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Test Code CXTHR Culture, Throat

Important Note

ESwab is the preferred collection device for a throat culture, but it can not be used for a Group A Strep Screen (STRSC).  If a Strep screen is also needed, use a two-swab collection device with non-nutritive transport medium, such as Amies, to collect the specimen.

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
CXTHR

 

Methodology

Conventional culture

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

See "Microbiology Test Requirements" under Resources, at left.

See "ESwab Collection Instructions" under Resources, at left.

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87070 (HH Bill Code 0203300)

Reference Values

Usual flora.