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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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Throat Culture Collection

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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