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Culture, Spore Check
Test Code1313
CPT Codes
87070
Preferred Specimen
Spore strips submitted in an envelope
Instructions
Properly label envelopes. Deliver envelopes containing spore strips to the laboratory at room temperature.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 7 days
Reference Range
No growth in test strips
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153