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Test Code LAB229 Culture, Nasopharyngeal

Intended Use

Isolation of suspected pathogens from nasal or nasopharynx specimens

Methodology

Conventional Culture Technique

Performing Laboratory

RCH

Specimen Requirements

  1. Collect specimen using Eswab or other culture transport swab containing either Amies or Stuart liquid transport medium.
  2.  Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and time of collection, and type of specimen. 
  3. Specimens should be transported to the laboratory promptly.

Specimen Stability

Ambient (preferred): 24 hours 

Refrigerated: 48 hours.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87070