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eD-H Order Code
LAB228
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epiglottis | 1.0 ML | ||
| NP Aspirate | 1.0 ML | ||
| NP Swab | 1.0 ML | ||
| NP Wash | 1.0 ML | ||
| Nares | 1.0 ML | ||
| Nasal | 1.0 ML | ||
| Nasal Wash | 1.0 ML | ||
| Sinus Asp | 1.0 ML | ||
| Throat | 1.0 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Eswab: 48hours, ambient or refirgerated
Red top swab: 24 hours refrigerated
Additional Specimen Instructions
This culture is for throat and nasal sinus specimens.
Throat specimens are screened for specific pathogens;
Beta-hemolytic Streptococcus groups A, C and G and Arcanobacterium
sp.. Typically, throat culture specimens are sent as follow up to a
negative group A strep antigen or PCR test, i.e. back up
culture.
Nasal sinus cultures are invasively collected specimens for
diagnosis of acute sinusitis.
Other test to consider:
Group A Strep antigen test (LAB 885)
Group A Strep PCR (LAB 5064)
Lower Respiratory Culture (LAB 267)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
87070
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology