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Throat Culture

Order Code
9924013
CPT
87070
Test Details
TAT

72 hours

Methodology

Conventional culture + Streptex

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Detects *Streptocous pyogenes* and other pathogens from throat swabs.

Specimen Type

Swab

Volume

One swab

Specimen Container

Swab with transport medium

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 3 days
Order Code
9924013
CPT
87070
Test Details
TAT

72 hours

Methodology

Conventional culture + Streptex

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Detects *Streptocous pyogenes* and other pathogens from throat swabs.

Specimen Type

Swab

Volume

One swab

Specimen Container

Swab with transport medium

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 3 days