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HelpTest ID MICR0001 Culture Bacterial, Respiratory
AKA
Bronch Culture; Endotracheal Culture; Nasal Culture; Nasopharyngeal Culture; Sputum Culture; Throat Culture
Specimen Type/Requirements
| Sputum and other respiratory sources | Sterile Container (no additives or preservatives) |
|
Nasal and Throat Swab (only these sources) |
ESwab |
|
Nasopharyngeal Swab (only these sources) |
Mini Tip ESwab |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 48 hours | Preferred for Transport |
| Refrigerated | N/A | |
| Frozen | N/A |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories-Bemidji
Methodology
Culture
CPT
CULTURE– 87070; GRAM STAIN – 87205
Additional tests (identification and susceptibilities) will be performed according to standard operating procedures. CPT Codes: 87077, 87147, 87186, 87181