Test Code:  CLEG
Assay Schedule:  M-F
Reporting Schedule:  8 days
CPT:  87081

Collection

• Sputum or Bronchial Alveolar Wash or Transtracheal Asp

• Sterile container

• Preferred: 1.0 mL
• Minimum: 1.0 mL

• Ambient: Unacceptable
• Refrigerated: Acceptable
• Frozen: Unacceptable

Processing & Shipping

Shipping Instructions:
Ship refrigerated

Special Instructions:
Indicate type of specimen on container.

Rejection Criteria:
Urine, specimen in saline, formalin, viral transport media and swabs are unacceptable.