Guidelines
Review Microbiology

Review Microbiology

Monitor Microbiology Lab Results

  • Collected 8-hrs apart with ideally one specimen taken in am on waking)
  • If only 1 AFB ordered clarify with care team directly and ask to order 2 more

Consider collection of induced sputum for patients that are unable to produce good quality specimens or for whom bronchoscopy is not appropriate

Specimens should be of good quality; ask to recollect if lab reports specimen of poor quality

When interpreting AFB result, consider possible influence of previous/concurrent antibiotic use (e.g. Moxifloxicin)

If Patient Has Bronchosocopy Ordered

Ask to collect post-bronchoscopy specimen. Label as “post-bronchoscopy specimen " or lab not to reject if < 8hrs since previous specimen