Culture, Diphtheria Corynebacterium diphtheria

Culture, Diphtheria Corynebacterium diphtheria
Data	Value
Method	Culture
CPT Code	87166
Preferred Specimen	Culture collection swab in culturette, If membranes are present and can be removed, swab from beneath the membrane
Other Acceptable Specimens	None
Specimen Identification	Label transport tube or container with patient’s first name, last name and DOB include date and time of collection.
Special Instructions	Notify Laboratory of diphtheria request ASAP. Indicate specific specimen source on requisition. Include any pertinent patient medical history. Indicate suspected diagnosis
Shipping Requirements	Store and ship at room temperature immediately. DO NOT refrigerate.
Sample Rejection Criteria	Inappropriate specimen transport Expired culturette Leaking transport container Mislabeled or Unlabeled specimen Specimen not representative of the anatomic site from which C. diphtheria is commonly found. Specimen > 72 hours old
Turn-around-time	72-96 hours