Throat Culture
- LIS Mnemonic: CRU
Collect
Throat specimen with double swab culture device set
Volume Required
1 swab set
Minimum Required
1 swab
Transport
Send to laboratory within two (2) hours at room temperature
Stability
Up to 24 hours after collection
Processing
Optimal specimens submission: within 2 hours of collection
Unacceptable conditions
Not suitable for anaerobes
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
Updates daily until final
CPT
87070
Methodology
Culture
Remarks
Request for N.meningitidis or N.gonorrhoeae must be specified..
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