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TOXIC SHOCK (TSS) CULTURE

Test Code
LAB304872


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
Genital screen for S.aureus.


Preferred Specimen
Cervical swab/culturette

 



Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours 


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Refrigerated specimen 


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Reference Range
No Staphylococcus aureus isolated.


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.




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.