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Throat Culture

Test Code
MTHROAT


CPT Codes
87070

Preferred Specimen
Throat Swab


Minimum Volume
One swab per order


Transport Container
White culture swab (BD 220099)


Specimen Stability
Room Temperateure: <2 hours
Refrigerated: Up to 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 14, 2022


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.