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Culture, Nose

Test Code
NOSC


CPT Codes
87070

Preferred Specimen
Nose


Instructions
Aseptically collect using culturette


Transport Container
Culture Swab Transport


Methodology
Conventional Culture

Clinical Significance
Useful for the detection of suspected aerobic pathogens of the nose.




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