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Culture, Nasal

Test Code
LAB229


Preferred Specimen
Swab culturette


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Ambient:;48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Swabs transported using viral transport media


Methodology
Manual



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.