Sputum (general)

Test/Investigation

Sputum (general)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Comments/Precautions

Culture

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

<12 Hrs/ 24 Hrs Delays - refrigerate

Sample type

Sputum in 30ml white topped universal. Bronchial washings Collect Sample before any therapy

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

3 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH