CDOS

Upper Respiratory Culture, Routine

Test Code: 008342

Performing Lab: LabCorp

CPT Code: 87070 001

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Synonym

Culture, Upper Respiratory, Routine; Ear Culture; Nasopharynx Culture; Nose Culture; Sinus Culture; Throat Culture

Specimen Type

Throat swab, nasopharynx swab, nares swab, ear swab

Specimen Container

Bacterial culture transport swab

Volume

One swab or aspirated material

Specimen Handling

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. NASOPHARYNX: With patient's head immobilized, insert flexible wire swab into nostril until it reaches posterior nares. Leave swab in place for 15 to 30 seconds. Rotate and remove. Place swab in transport.

Unacceptable Conditions

Unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; inappropriate specimen transport device; leaking specimen; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually more than 48 hours); expired transport

Temperature

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Methodology

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008342	Upper Respiratory Culture	32355-0

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