CULTURE, BACTERIAL, THROAT
| Synonyms: | Throat Culture; Beta Strep Screen |
| Computer Code: | BST |
| Specimen Collection: | Culturette swab. |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport at room temperature within 24 hours. |
| Reference Values: | Normal Oral Flora (see sputum for listing). Used for identification of Beta hemolytic Streptococcus group A only. GRAM STAIN IS NOT AVAILABLE ON THROAT SPECIMENS. |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | MICRO |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | Neg: 2 days Pos: 1-2 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87081 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |