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Test Code DIPC Corynebacterium diphtheria Culture

Important Note

Do NOT moisten swab after specimen collection.

Performing Location

Vermont State Lab

Specimen Collection Instructions

Specimen  Min. Test Volume Collection Container Special Handling
Varies

 

Regular or mini-tip swab Do not moisten swab after collection

Collection Intstructions

  1.  Use regular or mini-tip swabs, as specimen source dictates
  2. Do not moisten swab after specimen collection

Day(s) Performed

Smears run Monday - Sunday in the morning. 

Smear report by mail in 7 days; Culture set up daily, report by mail in 60 days.

CPT

87070

LOINC

16676-9