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HelpTest Code UP RESP CX Culture, Respiratory, Upper, Smear
Additional Codes
LAB900
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Minimum Volume
Swab collected in Liquid Aimes Media, Aimes Gel Media, Liquid Stuart Media, or Stuart’s Gel Media
Container
Swab collected in Liquid Aimes Media, Aimes Gel Media, Liquid Stuart Media, or Stuart’s Gel Media
Acceptable Specimens
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Epiglottis Nares Nasopharynx Nose Oral mucosa/cavity Oropharynx Pharynx/Throat Sinuses Tongue Tonsil |
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 labled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
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
March 2024