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HelpTest ID MICR0001 Culture Bacterial, Upper Respiratory
AKA
Respiratory
Nasal
Throat
Specimen Type/Requirements
|
Nasal and Throat Swab (only these sources) |
ESwab |
|
Nasopharyngeal Swab (only these sources) |
Mini Tip ESwab |
See Microbiology Specimen Collection Guide for additional sources.
Stability/Transport
Sterile Container
| Room Temperature | 2 hours | |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | N/A |
White Top or Blue Mini-tip (Eswab in 1 mL Liquid Aimes Medium) tube
| Room Temperature | 48 hours | Preferred for Transport |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | |
| Frozen | N/A |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Culture
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Microbiology
CPT
CULTURE– 87070; GRAM STAIN – 87205
Additional tests (identification and susceptibilities) will be performed according to standard operating procedures. CPT Codes: 87077, 87147, 87186, 87181