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Throat Culture, Beta Strep Only

Test Code
CXBSO


Preferred Specimen
Tonsillar area and posterior pharynx


Instructions
Culture for presence of Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci only. Any Beta Hemolytic Strep will be typed and reported. Sensitivities not performed. Groups A and B streptococci remain susceptible to penicillin.


Transport Container
Culturette Swab


Transport Temperature
Ambient




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.