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| NASOPHARYNGEAL CULTURE |
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| Alternate Names: | None |
| Test Includes: | Isolation and identification of potential upper respiratory
tract bacterial pathogens. Specimens
may be cultured for Bordetella pertussis upon request. Gram stain |
| Performed: | 24 hours per day / 7 days per week |
| Turnaround Time: | Preliminary reports available after 24 hours. Bordetella pertussis results take up to 7 days. |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
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| Container / Tube: | Culturette®, Nasopharyngeal aspirate, or Nasopharyngeal washing. Capped syringe or sterile tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL or swab |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Test performed at NHRMC only. Specimens must be delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Expected Results: | Normal Respiratory Flora |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling. Specimen not collected in sterile container. Specimen container must not be contaminated on the outside. Specimens must be delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Microbiology Specimen Rejection Policy: | Click here for policy |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
MLAB nasopharyngeal |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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