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CULTURE, RECTAL SWAB

Test Code
CULTURE, RECTAL SWAB


Preferred Specimen
Swabs


Minimum Volume
3 consecutive specimens


Instructions
Preferred to swab lesions of rectal wall during proctoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. Not useful for detection of carriers


Transport Container
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.