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Corynebacterium diphtheriae Culture

CPT Code(s): 87081; Identification CPT codes may vary based on method
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Nasopharynx, throat, or wound swab.Swab nasopharynx and throat at the site of membrane or inflammation to increase recovery. Swab base of cleansed wound, if present. Submit each swab with a separate test order.
Specimen Preparation:Place swab in bacterial transport media.
Storage/Transport Temperature:
Stability:Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • C. diptheria cultureCulture, Corynebacterium diphtheriaCulture, Corynebacterium diphtheriaeDiphtheria Culture
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