Nasal Culture (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100135

Alias/See Also

CPT Codes
87070x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN SWAB (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: RED SWAB (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: TEAL SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: SWAB - LIQUID STUARTS: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: GREEN SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: TEAL SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*

Transport Temperature

It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the serum or plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. When collecting in a Red Top: Allow collection tube to stand for 1 hour before centrifugation. Analyze fresh specimens, if possible. Separated samples may be stored for up to 2 days at 20 to 25°C,at 2 to 8°C for up to 48 hours and frozen at -20°C for up to 7 days. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing. Results may be affected if not centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection. The presence of digoxin-like immunoreactive factor (DLIF) can result in falsely elevated results. Digibind will interfere with digitalis immunoassay measurements.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

GRMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

HMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BCH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BPH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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