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HelpTest Code CXRESPU Respiratory Culture Upper
Specimen Type
Esophageal Aspirate, Esophageal Brush, Nasal Wash, Nasopharyngeal Aspirate, or Sinus Contents
Eswab, Liquid Stuart swab (red cap), or Liquid Amies swab (blue cap) are also acceptable, but not preferred.
Container
Sterile Container
ESwab (Green cap w/ liquid Amies and a minitip flocked swab) REFERENCE IMAGE
Liquid Stuart swab (Red Top with notch) REFERENCE IMAGE
Liquid Amies swab (Blue Top with GEL) REFERENCE IMAGE
Minimum Volume
N/A
Stability
2 hours at 20-25°C/24 hours at 2-8°C
Transfer Instructions
Transport swab at room temperature or 2-8°C.
Expected Turn Around Time
3 days to Negative
CPT
87070
Result Information
| Result Code | Result Name |
| CXRESPU | C Upper Resp |