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CULTURE, SINUS
Test CodeSINUC
Alias/See Also
Sinus culture
CPT Codes
87070
Includes
Includes: Culture, Gram Stain, Organism ID if indicated & Sensitivity if indicated
Preferred Specimen
eSwab Flexible Mini Tip (used for nasopharyngeal and sinus collections)
Other Acceptable Specimens
Nasopharyngeal swab
Instructions
None
Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 15-30C up to 48 hours
- 2-8°C up to 48 hours
Methodology
Routine culture
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
​Final report available within 4 days of set up.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)
Last Updated: December 16, 2024