Test ID MICR0001 Culture Bacterial, Upper Respiratory
AKA
RESP_CULT
Respiratory
Nasal
Throat
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - Nasal Washings
White top (ESwab in 1 mL Liquid Aimes Medium) tube – Nasal, Throat, Nares
Blue top (Mini-tip ESwab in 1 mL Liquid Aimes Medium) tube - Nasopharyngeal
Indicate source on specimen and order.
Stability/Transport
Refrigerated | 48 hours |
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Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Culture media
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
87070