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CULTURE, THROAT COMPREHENSIVE

Message
Note: this culture includes all pathogens for the source indicated. To screen for Group A Strep only, order Rapid Strep NAA. 


Test Code
CPTHC


Alias/See Also
Throat culture


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
  • Group A Strep
  • Beta Strep not group A or B
  • Streptococcus pneumonia
  • M. Catarrhalis
  • H. Influenza
  • S. Aureus
  • Yeast


Preferred Specimen
eSwab 

 


Patient Preparation
Depress tongue and rub swab vigorously over each tonsillar area and posterior pharynx. Any exudate should be touched, and care should be taken to avoid the tongue and uvula.

Other Acceptable Specimens
Dacron Swab


Transport Container
Swab Tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature up to 2 days


Methodology
Macroscopic, microscopic, biochemicals

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun


Report Available
Final report will be available within 48 hours of initial set up


Reference Range
Normal flora


Performing Laboratory
Alvenro Central Lab



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.