Sputum – Routine Bacterial Culture

Test Information

• Container:
  Universal 30ml (white) or Sputum Pot 60ml (silver)
   
• Min vol:
  Minimum 1ml sputum. For bronchial specimens the volumes will vary widely depending on the procedure
   
• Reporting Frequency:
  TAT 1 - 2 Days
   

• Additional information

  Sample stability - 1 week
  

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