Throat Culture : 1000894

Test Code
THRC 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.
If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).


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.


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



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.