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CULTURE, RESPIRATORY UPPER

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


Test Code
CULTURE, RESP UPPER


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


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
GRAM STAIN, CULTURE- RESPIRATORY


Preferred Specimen
NASAL MUCOUS, SINUS MUCOUS, THROAT SWAB, MOUTH SWAB


Instructions
COLLECT NASAL CULTURE USING RED SWAB. SEND TO LAB. USE RED SWAB FOR THROAT, SINUS, AND MOUTH CULTURES AS WELL.


Transport Container
RED SWAB


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATER AT 2-8 DEGREES CELCIUS FOR 24 HRS.


Specimen Stability
24 HRS.


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Reference Range
NO GROWTH ON CULTURE


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



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