Culture Throat (Group A&B) w/reflex to sensitive.

THAB

Methodology:Culture
Performed:Sun-Sat
Reported:3-5 days
Specimen Required:Collect: Bacterial, Culturette/Swab (Long Swab with Gel) OR E-Swab.

Specimen Preparation:
  Obtain specimen from the Pharynx. Specimen must be obtained before antimicrobial therapy has been administered. Specimen source required
a) Place gentle pressure on the tongue with a tongue depress or.
b) Extend the swab between the tonsillar pillars and behind the uvula, avoiding the tongue, buccal mucosa,
and uvula.
c) Sweep the swab back and forth across the posterior pharynx, tonsillar are as, and any inflamed or exudative
are as. Place swab in transport. 
NOTE: Do not obtain specimen if the epiglottis is in flamed, since sampling may trigger life threatening respiratory obstruction.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: Refrigerated: 48 hours
Causes for Rejection: 
a) Swab Submitted in viral transport medium
b) Swab submitted in expired transport medium
c) Swab with cotton fiber or sponge.
d) Swab on wooden shaft
e) Refrigerated Swab received after 48 hours of collection time
f) Room temperature Swab received after 2hours of collection time
g) Unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label

NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *

Performing Lab 
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
CPT Code(s):87070

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