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Test Code TCUL Throat Culture

Important Note

Streptococcus group A culture should be ordered when suspecting accute pharyngitis.  Throat culture should only be ordered when Streptococcus group A has been ruled out and there is persistant pharyngitis. 

Infectious

Specimen Required

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Throat swab

Container/Tube: e-Swab

Specimen Volume: Swab

Collection Instructions: 

1. Specimen source is required.

2. For detailed collection instructions, see Throat Swab
Collection Procedure in Special Instructions.

3. Label tube with patient’s full name, date of
birth, date and time of collection, and source of
specimen.

Stability Information

Refrigerate/Ambient 72 hours

Days Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87081

Reference Values

Normal Upper Respiratory Flora

Interpretation

Predominant orgainisms not classified as Normal Upper Respiratory Flora will be reported out.