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Nose/Nasal Culture

Test Code
LAB229


Alias/See Also
CXNOS


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
"Screen for Staph aureus. 
Sensitivities will be performed if Staph aureus is present."


Instructions
Swab nares with eSwab™.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature for up to 72 hours.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow proper collection and handling proceedures.


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
2-3 days (longer if workup is ongoing)


Reference Range
No Staphylococcus aureus recovered




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