Culture, Nose
Order Code:
CULNOS
Test Summary
Culture of the nose (as opposed to nasopharynx) is primarily for the detection of Staphylococcus aureus. The significance of other organisms is difficult to assess since this site and its discharges can easily be colonized by a variety of organisms.
Aliases
- Nose Culture
- Culture,MRSA (MRSA Culture)
- Nasopharyngeal Culture
- NP Culture
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Culture swab.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Immobilize the patient's head and insert the swab into the nostril to the posterior nares. Leave it in place for a few seconds and remove.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (teal green cap)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen.
Order Code
CULNOS
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10066/LAB10312
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87070*** When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility performed
Billing Code
- 300675
CPT Statement
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
Normal Oral Flora
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Culture swab.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Immobilize the patient's head and insert the swab into the nostril to the posterior nares. Leave it in place for a few seconds and remove.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (teal green cap)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen.
Billing
CPT Code
- 87070*** When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility performed
Billing Code
- 300675
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Culture
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Normal Oral Flora
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 2 days