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Culture, Nose
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Test Code
CULNOS
Alias/See Also
4483;
Nose Culture; Culture,
MRSA (MRSA Culture);
Nasopharyngeal Culture;
NP Culture;
Nose Culture; Culture,
MRSA (MRSA Culture);
Nasopharyngeal Culture;
NP Culture;
CPT Codes
87070*** When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility performed
Preferred Specimen
Culture swab.
Instructions
Immobilize the patient's head and insert the swab into the nostril to the posterior nares. Leave it in place for a few seconds and remove.
Transport Container
Culture Swab (teal green cap)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 2 days
Refrigerated = 2 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Refrigerated = 2 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Processing of specimen will be delayed if test is not indicated on requisition. Frozen specimen.
Methodology
Conventional Isolation and Identification Techniques. Susceptibilities will be performed on appropriate isolates.
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
MB
MB
Report Available
4 days
Clinical Significance
Culture of the nose (as opposed to nasopharynx) is primarily for the detection of Staphylococcus aureus. The significance of other organisms is difficult to assess since this site and its discharges can easily be colonized by a variety of organisms.
Performing Laboratory
Compunet Clinical Laboratories, LLC .
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: December 7, 2021
