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Throat Culture
Test CodeLAB228
Alias/See Also
CXTHR
CPT Codes
87070
Includes
Culture and identification of Group A beta strep
Instructions
" Throat swab on eSwab™ back of throat and tonsils, focusing on any inflamed or white patches. Avoid touching interior of mouth. "
Specimen Stability
Room Temp
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow proper collection/handling procedures
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
2 Days (longer if workup is ongoing)