Test Code CXTH Throat Culture
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 |