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Back CULTURE, THROAT w/reflex SUSCEPTIBILITY | |
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| Test Code: 293 | Specimen Collection: Swab |
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| Collection Notes: Obtain specimen by using a sterile culturette collection swab. Rub the swab over the tonsillar area and/or posterior pharynx taking care to avoid the tongue and uvula. Indicate source of specimen on requisition. | |
| Clinical Utility: This culture is used to isolate and identify Group A, Group C and Group G Streptococcus, which are the causative agents of acute bacterial pharyngitis. | |
| CPT Code: 87070 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Bactiswab Ambient 48 Hours Refrigerated 48 Hours | |