Last Modified:
3/25/2019 2:26:37 PM
Medical Necessity Documentation:
Client Notes:
Swab specimens must be delivered to the laboratory within 4 hours of collection.
If special pick up is required please contact PHL Client Response at 266-1500 to request a Stat courier pick up
Patient Preparation:
Specimen Requirements:
Aerobic Culture Swab (Red cap w/out gel or Red cap w/ Pledget)
Collection Instructions:
1. Have patient first blow nose
2. Using a cotton tipped swab, gently swab the nasal passages
3. Label swab with patient's full legal name, date of birth, collection site, date and time
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:
Ambient
Reference Range:
0 - 4eos/100 WBC
Critical Ranges:
Test Comments:
Methodology:
Microscopic
Clinical Significance:
Documentation:
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Days Performed:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sites Performed:
Parkview Regional Medical Center
PHL Test Code:
EOSN
EPIC Test Code:
LAB2490
Included Tests:
CPT Coding:
89190
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