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Specimen Type
Lower Respiratory: Sputum, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Bronchial brushings, Tracheal Aspirates
Container Type
Sterile Specimen Container
Stability
Room Temperature or 2-8°C, 72 hours
Clinical Notes
The purpose of this assay is to detect and identify respiratory pathogens collected in respiratory specimens. Antibiotic ressistance will be tested in the event of a positive.