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Culture, Throat/ Nasopharynx (Reflex)

Message
Reflex: Perform identification and sensitivities upon clinically significant organisms.


Test Code
THROT


Preferred Specimen
Swab


Instructions
Swab of the oro- or nasopharynx area of exudation, membrane formation, or inflammation using a rotating motion.


Transport Container
Transport swab


Transport Temperature
Room temp. up to 12 hours, refrigerated up to 36 hours


Reference Range
Normal Flora


Clinical Significance
The significance of any isolate in pure or mixed culture must be assessed with respect to the source cultured, the organism's pathogenic potential , the possibility of colonization versus infection, and the number of organisms recovered in the same culture.




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.