| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
RESP
Upper Respiratory Culture
| Methodology: | Culture |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Bacterial/throat culture transport swab
Specimen Preparation:
Throat: Depress tongue and rub swab vigorously over each tonsillar area and posterior pharynx. Any exudate should be touched, and care should be taken to avoid the tongue and uvula. Place swab in transport.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Stability: Room Temperature 3 days
Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; inappropriate specimen transport device; specimen received after prolonged delay; expired transport
Organisms: Streptococcus pyogenes, E.Coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Klebsiella sp, Neisseria meningitidis, Proteus sp, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes,
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 87070 |