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CULTURE, RESPIRATORY UPPER PANEL

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


Test Code
CULT, RESPIR UPPER


Alias/See Also
THROAT CULTURE, NOSE CULTURE, SINUS CULTURE, MOUTH CULTURE


Preferred Specimen
THROAT,NOSE, SINUS, OR MOUTH CULTURE


Instructions
THROAT/Sinus/nose/mouth swab/aspirate. Sterile container with no additive or liquid Stuart/Amies bacterial collection swab. Note: Source and date and time of collection in CPRS, and Container. 24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C) 1mL or swab with specimen material present.


Transport Container
RED SWAB


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED- 24 HRS


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514



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