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HelpTest Code UP RESP CX Culture, Respiratory, Upper, Smear
Additional Codes
LAB900
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Container
Swab collected in Liquid Aimes Media, Aimes Gel Media, Liquid Stuart Media, or Stuart’s Gel Media or sterile container
Specimen Type
Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Larynx, Epiglottis, Sinuses
Minimum Volume
Swab collected in Liquid Aimes Media, Aimes Gel Media, Liquid Stuart Media, or Stuart’s Gel Media or sterile container
Specimen Stability
| Eswab | 48 hours |
| Other swab | 24 hours |
| Sterile Container | 2 hours ambient, 24 hours refrigerated |
Reference or Target Ranges
No Growth
Reportable Units
Growth or No Growth
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 2 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87070
Last review/edit date
2025