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SINUS CULTURE

Test Code
LAB3630


CPT Codes
87070, 87075

Preferred Specimen
Culture Swab


Instructions
The specimen should be submitted to the lab as soon as possibile after collection, preferably in less than 1 hour.


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:5 days


Clinical Significance
In chronic lesions, the differential diagnosis includes disease due to actinomyces, brucellae, mycobacteria, and fungi any one of which may be present in small numbers, emphasizing the need to obtain adequate samples for examination and culture.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Microbiology



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.