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Nose Culture
MessageTesting performed at York Hospital Laboratory.
If positive, an identification will be performed at an additional charge.
If positive, an identification will be performed at an additional charge.
Test Code
CSN
CPT Codes
87070
Preferred Specimen
Nasal swab
Other Acceptable Specimens
Nasopharyngeal swab in transport media
Sinus aspirate in anaerobic transport system or capped syringe without needle
Nasopharyngeal suction in sterile leakproof container
Nasal wash in sterile leakproof container
Sinus aspirate in anaerobic transport system or capped syringe without needle
Nasopharyngeal suction in sterile leakproof container
Nasal wash in sterile leakproof container
Transport Container
Swab in Transport Media
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Negative Culture - finalized at 2 days
