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HelpTest Code THCUL CULTURE, BACTERIA, THROAT
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | THCUL |
| EPIC | LAB228 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Detecting Group A Streptococci infection
Refer to separate listings for suspected yeast, pertussis, or diptheria infections.
Method Name
Conventional Culture
Reference Values
No beta strep isolated.
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
3 Days
Specimen Type
Swab from Affected Area
Preferred Container
BBL CultureSwab Plus – Blue cap Aimes agar gel transport media
Remel BactiSwab – Red cap Liquid Stuart media in sponge
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Place gentle pressure on tongue with tongue depressor.
2. Extend one or two sterile swabs between the tonsillar pillars and behind the uvula, avoiding the tongue, buccal mucosa and uvula.
3. Sweep the swabs back and forth across the posterior pharynx, tonsillar areas and any inflamed or exudative areas.
4. Submit swab(s) in culture transport media tube.
5. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth or medical record number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials and specimen source.
To Process:
Send specimen at ambient temperature. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Swab from Affected Area
Room Temp: 24 Hours
Note: DESIRED STABILITY 24 HOURS/ MAX STABILITY 48 HOURS
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 87070 | Culture, Bacterial, Any Other Source Except Urine, Blood, Stool, Aerobic with Isolation and Presumptive Identification of Isolates |
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
626-2
Keywords
THROAT CULTURE
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Culture Swab with Polyester Sponge