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Nasopharyngeal culture (NP)

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EPIC Test Name

Nasopharyngeal culture

EPIC Code

LAB2749

Specimen Requirements

Nasopharyngeal
Collection:Collect using standard procedures.
Transport:Room Temperature
Stability:≤24 hours
Container:Flocked mini-tip swab

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
NasopharyngealPreliminary 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
Microbiology-Downtown

Test Includes

Culture. Gram Stain not performed.

CPT

87070
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