Respiratory tract culture
| Category | Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Test background | |
| Clinical Indications | |
| Sample & container required | Bronchial/tracheal fluid. Sterile universal container (not sputum trap container) |
| Sample volume | 2 mL |
| Sample container | Sterile universal container (not sputum trap container) |
| Transport storage | Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or refrigerate overnight |
| Turnaround time | 3 days |