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HelpTest ID MICR0001 Culture Bacterial, Upper Respiratory
AKA
Respiratory
Nasal
Throat
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - Nasal Washings
White top (ESwab in 1 mL Liquid Aimes Medium) tube – Nasal, Throat, Nares
Blue top (Mini-tip ESwab in 1 mL Liquid Aimes Medium) tube - Nasopharyngeal
Indicate source on specimen and order.
Stability/Transport
Sterile Container
| Room Temperature | 2 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
White top or Blue top Mini-tip (ESwab in 1 mL Liquid Aimes Medium) tube
| Room Temperature | 48 hours | Preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Identification, typing, and/or sensitivity testing will be performed if indicated at an additional fee (per organism).
Methodology
Culture
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87070