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CULTURE, THROAT COMPREHENSIVE
MessagePlease note: this culture includes all pathogens for the source indicated. To screen for Group A Strep only, order THC or THBC instead.
The comprehensive throat culture (CPTHC) can be added-on to throat culture (THC) testing within 72 hours of the throat culture final report.
Test Code
CPTHC
Alias/See Also
Throat culture
CPT Codes
87070 If culture is positive, identification and susceptibilities (when appropriate), will be performed at an additional charge.
Includes
Note: This culture does not include a gram stain
Preferred Specimen
e-Swab Flocked Swab (used for general aerobic and anaerobic collections)
Other Acceptable Specimens
any dacron swab
Instructions
None
Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 15-30C up to 48 hours
- 2-8C up to 48 hours
Methodology
Macroscopic, microscopic, biochemicals
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
​Final report available within 2 days of set up.
Reference Range
Normal flora
Clinical Significance
Routinely report presence or absence of Group A Strep, Beta Strep not group A or B, Streptococcus pneumonia, M. Catarrhalis, H. Influenza, and S. Aureus. Yeast will be reported if identified.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)
Last Updated: December 16, 2024