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Additional Codes
| COPIA Test Code | EPIC Test Code |
|---|---|
| Culture, Throat (All Organisms) | AEROBIC CULTURE WITH GRAM STAIN |
Reporting Title
Culture, Throat (all organisms)
Methodology
Conventional Culture Technique
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen Type: Swab of throat
Acceptable Specimen Type: Inoculated agar plate(s)
Collection Instructions:
1. Use a sterile polyester tipped applicator in a tube (Culturette).
2. With the patient's tongue depressed and the throat well exposed and illuminated, rub the swab firmly over the back of the throat and tonsils.
3. Take care not to touch the tongue or lips with the swab.
4. Replace the swab into the culturette container, label properly and transport.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Swab: Refrigerated (preferred) ≤24 hours/Ambient ≤8 hours
Plate: Incubated 35° C (preferred)/Ambient ≤24 hours
Reference Values
Normal oral flora.
Identification of probable pathogen(s).
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
87070-Culture
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