Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Test Name

Cystic Fibrosis Sputum (Microbiology)

Adult Specimen

Sputum, Cough Swab, ET aspirate

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Gram stain, same day. Culture 3 - 5 days

Method

Microscopy and culture

Additional Information

Minimum Volume