Sputum

Testing Laboratories

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

SPT

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2038

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Sputum (M/C/S)

Turnaround Time

72 hours

Specimen Type

• Sputum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Contact Information