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Cerner Test Code
C Nocard
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Culturette or eswab
Processing Instructions
Culturette swabs are acceptable specimen types.
Stability
Stability: <48 hr optimal, 72 hr accepted room temp.
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
CPT(s)
87116
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology
Rejection Criteria
Culture is kept for 2 weeks.