Test Code 2500232 CULTURE, THROAT
Specimen Requirements
Throat swab using the red capped BBL CultureSwab.
Specimen Stability Information
Maximum storage of specimens is 24 hours refrigerated or ambient temperature.
(Increased storage times can compromise culture results.)
Reference Values
No Group A Strep present
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
87070
LOINC Coding
626-2
Methodology
Routine culture