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HelpTest Code LAB12002 Throat Culture
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Primary Collection Container
Gel Bottom Swab
Transport
Ambient
Preferred Transport Temperature
Ambient
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Reference Range
No Growth
Methodology
Culture
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
3-4 days
CPT Codes
87081
Identification, and susceptability tests are billed separately from culture.
Unacceptable Conditions
Refrigerated specimens; specimens >48 hours old.