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Test Code CXTH Throat Culture

Important Note

NAH Outreach Interface Order

Specimen Type

Pharynx swab

Container

ESwab Minitip Collection Kit (Green cap w/ Liquid Amies and a minitip flocked swab) REFERENCE IMAGE

BBL Culture Swab (RED TOP, Liquid Stuarts Media) REFERENCE IMAGE

Minimum Volume

N/A

Stability

24 hours at 20-25°C

Transfer Instructions

Transport swab at room temperature or 2-8°C.

Expected Turn Around Time

2 days to Negative

CPT

87070

Result Information

 

Result Code Result Name
CXTH C Throat