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Test Code PPCR PERTUSSIS & PCR, NP CULTURE

Performing Location

Vermont State Lab

CPT

87798

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.

Collection Instructions

Follow instructions in bag.

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

LOINC

43913-3