Test Code LAB228 Throat Culture
Test Performed By
Cayuga Medical Center, Main Laboratory
Container Name
Red Double Swab
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
List Price
$125.00�� Identification and susceptibility will be done, as applicable, with an extra��charge
CPT Codes
87070
Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Collection Instructions
Culturette double-swab preferred. Refrigeration is recommended.
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Throat cultures are clinically indicated to detect the presence of group A strep, arcanobacterium and yeast. In certain cases, predominating organisms will be reported.
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Routine throat cultures do NOT include detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.�� Molecular testing is the test of choice.
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Clinical and Interpretive
Culture can be used as an aid in the diagnosis of upper respiratory bacterial infections.
Specimen Stability
Stability: 3 days