Culture, Nocardia - Rule Out

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00422

Lab Section:

Kaiser Regional Laboratory

Includes:

Culture, Nocardia & Culture, Sputum

Test Schedule:

Daily. Results are available in 5 to 10 days.

Specimen Requirements:

Expectorated; induced; nasotracheal aspirate; tracheostomy; endotracheal aspirate, bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL); bronchoscopy; 1 mL or greater in sterile, leak-proof container. Specimen must be submitted within 24 hrs of collection. Specify source. Do not order on CF culture.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

1.0 mL sputum

Comments:

Gram smears routinely performed.

Synonyms:

Nocardia Culture

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