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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
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


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