Nasopharyngeal culture (NP) |
EPIC Test Name
Nasopharyngeal cultureEPIC Code
LAB2749Specimen Requirements
Nasopharyngeal | |
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Collection: | Collect using standard procedures. |
Transport: | Room Temperature |
Stability: | ≤24 hours |
Container: | Flocked mini-tip swab |
Turnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Nasopharyngeal | Preliminary culture results after 24 hours incubation Final negative culture results available after 2 days | Daily |
Additional Information
Culture intended for the detection of bacteria. Refer to General Viral Culture (LAB3010) for detection of viruses.Performed
Lab |
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Microbiology-Downtown |
Test Includes
Culture. Gram Stain not performed. |