CULTURE, SINUS

Test Code

SINUC

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

or Nasopharyngeal swab

Instructions

None

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 2 days

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: June 6, 2023

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