Nasal Culture
Order Name
C NASAL RT
Test Number: 6002011
Revision Date 09/27/2017
Test Number: 6002011
Revision Date 09/27/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Nasal Culture
|
Culture | 10353-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | Nasal swab | Copan eSwab - White (Regular size) | Room Temperature | |
| Alternate 1 | Nasal swab | Copan eSwab - Green (Mini-tip) | Room Temperature | |
| Alternate 2 | Nasal swab | PNP Swab (Green Cap) | Room Temperature | |
| Instructions | Swabs and aspirates should be transported at room temperature and setup within 2 days of collection for optimal recovery. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Identifies upper respiratory pathogens |
| CPT Code(s) | 87070 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |