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RESPIRATORY CULTURE W GRAM STN

Test Code
RC


CPT Codes
87070/87205

Includes
If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).


Preferred Specimen
oral lesions,Throat swabs for organisms other than Beta Strep


Minimum Volume
N/A


Instructions
Remove oral secretions from surface of lesion with swab, discard swab. Use a second swab to vigorously sample the lesion.


Transport Container
Eswab

or Swab transport


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
24 hours at room temp.


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
when received


Report Available
48 hours



Last Updated: November 28, 2023


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.