Throat Culture & Susceptibility (S)
506
Information
Throat Culture & Susceptibility – The culture isolates and identifies Group A and Group C Streptococcus, the causative agents of acute bacterial pharyngitis.
Methodology
Bacterial culture, Aerobic routine isolation and Identification procedures; Antibiotic susceptibility testing
Specimen Required
SW, Swab
Stability: Ambient – 24 Hour(s), Refrigerated – 48 Hour(s)
CPT Code(s)
87070