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Throat Culture : 1000894
Test CodeTHRC or 1000894
CPT Codes
87070
Includes
In addition to Streptococcus pyrogenes, also reported are large colony beta hemolytic strep groups C & G [S. dysgalactiae] & Arcanobacterium haemolyticum.
Instructions
Throat:
1. Swab the tonsils, and areas of exudate, or inflammation. Avoid the tongue and oral membranes. If thrush is suspected, see fungus culture.
2. Place into transport and submit at Room temperature.
1. Swab the tonsils, and areas of exudate, or inflammation. Avoid the tongue and oral membranes. If thrush is suspected, see fungus culture.
2. Place into transport and submit at Room temperature.
Transport Container
Submit throat swab.
Transport Temperature
Ambient.
Specimen Stability
Transport as quickly as possible.
Methodology
Exam for Streptococcus pyogenes
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
2 days
Reference Range
No beta-hemolytic streptococci isolated.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
