Nasal Culture
- LIS Mnemonic: CRU
Collect
Nasal specimen in double swab culture device set
Volume Required
1 swab
Minimum Required
1 swab
Transport
Send within one hour after collection at room temperature
Unacceptable conditions
Refrigerated specimens; not suitable for anaerobes
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
Updates daily until final
CPT
87070
Methodology
Culture
Remarks
This specimen type is appropriate to screen for Staph aureus only
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