Culture, Nasal

Test Code: TD_6035

CPT Code(s): 87070

$20

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Nasal culture

Test Includes

Culture, Nasal

Methodology

Standard culture methods

Rejection Criteria

Viral transport media
Swabs collected more than 2 days prior to submission
Dry swabs
Non-sterile or leaking containers
Expired transport media
Frozen specimens
Specimens in fixative (formalin)
Swabs not submitted in transport media
Specimens submitted in tissue paper

Reference Range(s)

No Common Pathogens Recovered

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Dual culture swab in transport media

Minimum Volume

N/A

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
Samples received 24-48 hours after collection will be reported with the following comment: “specimen was not received into the laboratory within 24 hours. Some organisms may have significant loss of viability. Recollection should be considered.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Collection Instructions

Inoculated swab in transport media. Room temperature.

Alternative Specimen

N/A

Culture, Nasal

$20

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Test Includes

Methodology

Rejection Criteria

Reference Range(s)

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Minimum Volume

Sample Stability

Transport Temperature

Collection Instructions

Alternative Specimen

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TRIBAL DIAGNOSTICS

Compliance