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CULTURE, NOSE
Test CodeNOSC
Alias/See Also
Nose culture;Nasal culture
CPT Codes
87070
Includes
Includes: Culture; Organism ID if Indicated; Sensitivity if Indicated
Note: This culture does not include a gram stain.
Note: This culture does not include a gram stain.
Preferred Specimen
eSwab Flexible Mini Tip (used for nasopharyngeal and sinus collections)
Other Acceptable Specimens
Nasopharyngeal swab
Instructions
Document source
Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 15-30C up to 2 days
- 2-8C up to 2 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Dry swab
Methodology
Routine culture
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Final report available within 2 days of set up.
Reference Range
Normal flora
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)
Last Updated: December 16, 2024