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Nasopharyngeal Culture : 1003710
MessageNon-nasopharyngeal swabs will not be processed for this order code.
Test Code
NASOC or 1003710
Alias/See Also
NP culture
CPT Codes
87070
Instructions
Nasopharynx swab:
1. Pass the mini-tip swab into the nasopharynx and allow secretions to absorb for 5 seconds.
2. Withdraw the swab and place into transport medium.
3. Submit at room temperature.
Nasal Aspirate/Washings:
1. Submit in sterile container inside a ziplock bag.
2. Submit at refrigerated temperature.
1. Pass the mini-tip swab into the nasopharynx and allow secretions to absorb for 5 seconds.
2. Withdraw the swab and place into transport medium.
3. Submit at room temperature.
Nasal Aspirate/Washings:
1. Submit in sterile container inside a ziplock bag.
2. Submit at refrigerated temperature.
Transport Container
Submit nasopharyngeal swab or nasal aspirate/washing. Refer to collection instructions.
Transport Temperature
Nasophyarngeal swab: Ambient.
Nasal Aspirate/Washing: Refrigerated.
Nasal Aspirate/Washing: Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Transport as quickly as possible.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Any swab other than nasopharyngeal swab is unacceptable.
Methodology
Aerobic Bacterial Culture
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
2 days
Reference Range
Normal flora.
Clinical Significance
May be useful in cases of otitis media and sinusitis.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion