Methodology
Culture
Synonyms
Whooping Cough
Specimen Type
N/P Swab
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB001712
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
7-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Nasopharyngeal swab collected in an eSwab Mini-tip Transport System (blue-cap)
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Nasopharyngeal swab (calcium alginate or dacron swab) in Regan-Lowe transport media is also acceptable. Do not use rayon or cotton-tipped swabs.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable (48 hours for swab in Regan-Lowe); Refrigerated: 4 Days (72 hours for swab in Regan-Lowe); Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Anterior nasal/nares; Dry swab; Amies; Amies with charcoal culture swab
Included Tests
If culture is positive, identification will be performed.
CPT Codes
87081; 87077; 87147; 87149; 87143; 87140
Revised
09-26-22