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Bacterial culture and sensitivity: sputum, respiratory secretions, washings or aspirates
EPIC
Respiratory Culture
Section
Microbiology
Clinical indications
Respiratory infection
Specimen requirement
Sterile plastic universal
Dispatch and handling instructions
Burkholderia spp. culture for CF patients completed after 5 days
Turnaround time
2 to 5 days
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes