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Catalog ID Cul Nocardia Nocardia Culture without Weak Acid Fast Stain

CPOE Test Name

Nocard

Synonyms

NOCARD

Specimen Type

Aspirates, sputum, tissue, bronchial brushing, tracheal aspirate

Specimen Requirements

Aspirates, sputum, tissue, bronchial brushing, tracheal aspirate

Storage and Transport

Transport at room temperature to Microbiology Laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. Do not refrigerate.

Causes for Rejection

Use of non-sterile container; delay in transport; improper labeling; receipt of tissue in formalin; swabs; Leaking containers

Reference Range

No Nocardia isolated.

Critical Values

positive cultures

Test Consists

Nocardia culture without a direct weak acid fast stain.

Turn Around Time

Final negative culture report in 4 weeks.

Performing Lab

Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807

Methodology

Culture on selective and non-selective media.

CPT / HCPCS Code

87070