| Investigation | Sputum Culture |
| Indications | For the microbiological diagnosis of organisms causing upper and lower respiratory tract infections |
| Specimen Type | Sputum |
| Request Form | Microbiology |
| Transport Medium | 10 ml Universal Container |
| Volume | 5ml to 10ml |
| Delivery Time | Within 12 hours unless refrigerated |
| Storage Temp / Special conditions | Refrigerate at 2-4°C. |
| Turn around time for final test | 48 hours/ 2 working days |
| Uncertainty of testing | Do not add fixative or formalin. |
| Related tests | Sputum TB
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| HOW TO guides | None |
| Information leaflets | None |
| Publications | None |
| Guidelines | None |