Storage/Transport Temperature

Ambient.

Performed

Microbiology.
Daily.

Remarks

If anaerobic culture requested, See order Culture, Anaerobic and Aerobic for collection procedure.

Performed

Microbiology.
Daily.

Methodology

Standard reference procedure for bacterial stain, culture and identification.

Reported

Preliminary report at 1 day, final report at 2 days.

Reference Interval

Normal Respiratory Flora.

CPT Codes

87070, 87205

Test Build Information

Below is the standard RPS build for microbiology cultures.  EHR_EMR formatting can be different for some vendors.  Please contact RPS Interface Support (RPSInterfaceSupport@unmc.edu) for specific information for the vendor specific formatting.
OrderCode OrderName ResultCode ResultName Result Units LOINC CPT
SINCU SINUS CULTURE SDES Specimen Source   31208-2 87070, 87205
SINCU SINUS CULTURE SREQ Additional Info   48767-8  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE GS Gram Stain   664-3  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE CULT Culture Result:   41852-5  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE RPT Report Status      

AOE Information (Ask at Order Entry Questions)

Order Code Order Description AOE Code AOE Name Answer Answer code question type
SINCU SINUS CULTURE SDES Specimen Source Bronchial Aspirate BRON List
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Bronchial Brush BRSH  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Bronchial Washings WASH  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Bronchus Left BRLT  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Bronchus Main Stem BRMS  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Bronchus Right BRRT  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Buccal Mucosa BUCL  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Cough Droplets CGHD  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Epiglottis EPIG  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Esophagus ESOP  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Ethmoid Sinus ETHS  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Gum GUM  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Larynx LRNX  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Lung LUNG  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Lung Left LNGL  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Lung Right LNGR  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Mastoid Left MSTL  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Mastoid Right MSTR  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Maxillary Sinus MAXS  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Miscellaneous Source OTHER  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Mouth MUTH  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Nasal NAS  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Nasal Washings NASW  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Nasopharyngeal NASO  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Parotid Gland PARD  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Pharynx Nasal PHRN  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Pharynx Oral PHRO  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Pleural Fluid PLF  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Pleural Fluid Left PLFL  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Pleural Fluid Right PLFR  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Saliva SALV  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Sinus SIN  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Sputum SPUT  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Submaxillary Gland SUBM  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Throat THRT  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Tongue TONG  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Tonsils TONS  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Trachea TRCH  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Tracheal TRACH  

Additional Information

For additional information or questions, contact RPSInterfaceSupport@unmc.edu
 
Collection

Storage/Transport Temperature

Ambient.

Performed

Microbiology.
Daily.

Remarks

If anaerobic culture requested, See order Culture, Anaerobic and Aerobic for collection procedure.
Ordering

Performed

Microbiology.
Daily.

Methodology

Standard reference procedure for bacterial stain, culture and identification.

Reported

Preliminary report at 1 day, final report at 2 days.
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Normal Respiratory Flora.
Administrative

CPT Codes

87070, 87205
RPS Interface Information

Test Build Information

Below is the standard RPS build for microbiology cultures.  EHR_EMR formatting can be different for some vendors.  Please contact RPS Interface Support (RPSInterfaceSupport@unmc.edu) for specific information for the vendor specific formatting.
OrderCode OrderName ResultCode ResultName Result Units LOINC CPT
SINCU SINUS CULTURE SDES Specimen Source   31208-2 87070, 87205
SINCU SINUS CULTURE SREQ Additional Info   48767-8  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE GS Gram Stain   664-3  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE CULT Culture Result:   41852-5  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE RPT Report Status      

AOE Information (Ask at Order Entry Questions)

Order Code Order Description AOE Code AOE Name Answer Answer code question type
SINCU SINUS CULTURE SDES Specimen Source Bronchial Aspirate BRON List
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Bronchial Brush BRSH  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Bronchial Washings WASH  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Bronchus Left BRLT  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Bronchus Main Stem BRMS  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Bronchus Right BRRT  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Buccal Mucosa BUCL  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Cough Droplets CGHD  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Epiglottis EPIG  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Esophagus ESOP  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Ethmoid Sinus ETHS  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Gum GUM  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Larynx LRNX  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Lung LUNG  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Lung Left LNGL  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Lung Right LNGR  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Mastoid Left MSTL  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Mastoid Right MSTR  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Maxillary Sinus MAXS  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Miscellaneous Source OTHER  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Mouth MUTH  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Nasal NAS  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Nasal Washings NASW  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Nasopharyngeal NASO  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Parotid Gland PARD  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Pharynx Nasal PHRN  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Pharynx Oral PHRO  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Pleural Fluid PLF  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Pleural Fluid Left PLFL  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Pleural Fluid Right PLFR  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Saliva SALV  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Sinus SIN  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Sputum SPUT  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Submaxillary Gland SUBM  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Throat THRT  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Tongue TONG  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Tonsils TONS  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Trachea TRCH  
SINCU SINUS CULTURE     Tracheal TRACH  

Additional Information

For additional information or questions, contact RPSInterfaceSupport@unmc.edu