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Test Code THRC THROAT CULTURE COMPREHENSIVE

EPIC Test ID

1230100134

Test Synonyms

CULTURE, THROAT|CULTURE THROAT

Collection Requirements

Depress tongue with tongue depressor. Sample the posterior pharynx and tonsils with a culturette swab, avoiding contact with the oral cavity.

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Optimal transport at room temperature within 1 day

Specimen Type

Swab

Specimen Source

Throat Swab

Specimen Tube Description

WMH Hospital Lab:STERILE SWAB

Performing lab

United Health Services Laboratories

Section

WMH Microbiology

CPT Code

87070

Loinc

626-2

EAP

LAB228