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Culture, Nasopharyngeal

Test Code
NPC


CPT Codes
87070

Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal swab or 1 mL nasopharyngeal aspirate (minimum 0.3 mL)


Instructions
Submit the following specimen: Nasopharyngeal Aspirate 1. Collect an aspirate specimen (1.0-2.0 mL) using a sterile technique. 2. Using mini-tip culturette


Transport Container
Culture Swab Transport


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Methodology
Conventional Culture

Reference Range
Negative Positive cultures will be identified.


Clinical Significance
Useful for the detection of aerobic pathogens of the nasopharynx or nasal mucosa.




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