Cystic Fibrosis (Sputum)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CTA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2908

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 Hours

Associated Tests

• Mycobacterium tuberculosis PCR (Sputum)
• Nocardia Culture (Miscellaneous)
• Fungal Culture (Miscellaneous)
• Cystic Fibrosis (Tracheal aspirate)
• Mycobacterial Culture (Sputum)

Synonyms

Sputa
Bacterial Culture
Culture

Turnaround Time

1 week

Specimen Type

• Sputum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Additional Specimen Information

Specific test requests are to be written on the request form:
MRSA
Fungal / Nocardia
TB

Contact Information