CULTURE, NASOPHARYNX

Test Code
CULTURE, NASOPHARYNX


Preferred Specimen
Swab


Instructions
Swab is passed through nose gently. Stay near septum and floor of nose and into nasopharynx. Rotate and remove.


Transport Container
Thin wire or flexible perinasal swab with transport medium




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.