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Culture, Nasopharyngeal

Test Code
NPC


Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal Swab


Instructions
Insert NP wire shafted swab into nasopharyngeal space and place swab into culturette for transport.


Transport Container
Culturette


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 72 hours


Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
3 days




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.