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Test Code PPCR PERTUSSIS & PCR, NP CULTURE

Performing Location

Vermont State Lab

Collection Instructions

Follow instructions in bag.

  In the case where no plate media is available, just the
  swab in the butt tube will suffice.

CPT

87798

LOINC

43913-3

Collection Intstructions

Special Pertusis Media Kit

 

Take NP swab specimen, streak on 1/4 of plate media, then place
 swab in the butt tube and leave it there.
 Send media to VSL by BUS asap - refrigerated.