THROAT CULTURE
Name: THROAT CULTURE
Mnemonic: TC
Container: STERILE SWAB/CULTURETTE
Handling: Specimen: Culturette with wet sponge.
Methodology: Standard culture procedures
Required Information: Sensitivity ordered?
Reported: Preliminary 1 day; final at 2 days
CPT: 87070
Department: Microbiology
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