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Culture, Nasopharynx


TEST DIRECTORY
Test Name
Culture, Nasopharynx
Alternate Names
nasopharynx culture
Test Code
CUL_Naso
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Supplies for Submission
  • Culture swab (1)
  • Transport media
Specimen Collection
Submit a single or double swab in transport media.
Storage Requirements
Room Temperature.
Specimens are stable if stored at room temperature for 1 day. See Limitations below.
Causes for Rejections
Specimens with the following conditions are not accepted:
  • samples arriving at the referral lab more than 2 days after collection
  • swabs not submitted in transport media
  • swabs submitted in expired transport media, viral transport media, or formalin fixative
  • submitted in leaky container or non-sterile container
  • dry swabs
  • insufficient sample quantity
  • frozen samples or contaminated samples
GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Turn Around Time
Sent-out testing: 5 days
Limitations
Specimens received 24-48 hours after collection will be reported with this comment: "Specimen was not received by the laboratory within 24 hours. Some organisms may have significant loss of viability. Re-collection should be considered."
CPT Code
87070