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Cerner Test Code
C Nasal
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Nasopharyngeal swab, Culturette, or eswab.
Processing Instructions
Culturette and nasopharyngeal swabs or nasal washings are acceptable specimen collection types. Optimal 24 hours accepted up to 72 hours.
Stability
Stability: <48 hr optimal, 72 hr accepted room temp.
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
CPT(s)
87070|87077 FOR ID|87186 FOR SUSCEPTIBILITIES, AS INDICATED
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: specimen <72 hrs.