| TEST NAME | Diphtheria Culture |
|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT | BACT |
| TESTS | B9 |
| DESCRIPTION | Screening procedure for isolation and identification of Corynebacterium diphtheriae in suspect cases of diphtheria utilizing conventional biochemical testing and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF) techniques. |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | SPECIMEN: Throat exudate CONTAINER: Bacterial Culturette COLLECTION: A throat swab taken from posterior pharynx, and areas of the tonsils showing dull white pseudo membrane. Avoid the tongue and uvula. Dacron swabs are best for collection. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room Temperature (25±5°C): 1 day Refrigerated (5±3°C): 1 day Frozen (-15±5°C): Unacceptable |
| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) | 1 week |
| REFERENCE RANGE | Negative |
| TEST METHOD | Culture |
| CPT CODES | 87077 |
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