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Laboratory Services, Asheville, NC 28801 - Mission Health

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OutReach Client ServicePhone: (828) 213-5177Inpatient ServicePhone: (828) 213-0982<strong>Laboratory</strong> <strong>Services</strong>, <strong>Asheville</strong>, <strong>NC</strong> <strong>28801</strong>FAX: (828) 213-5170 FAX: (828) 213-0983Nasopharyngeal Culture NPC CPT CODE: 87070Department: Microbiology Performed: Daily-All ShiftsTurn-Around Time:48 HoursMethod:CultureComponents:Specimen DataSpec Type:Vol:NPContainer:SwabMin Vol Adult:Min Vol Peds:Refrigerated or Frozen Specimens.Unacceptable Conditions:Transport Temperature:AmbientSpecial Instructions:To collect specimen, pass the swab gently through the nostril until it comes in contact with the nasopharyngealwall, using a mini-tip culturette.Rotate the swab gently scraping the nasopharyngeal wall, then remove.Place swab in tube for transport. Bend top of swab wire handle down into tube and cap the tube.StabilityAmbient : 72 HoursRefrigerated: UnacceptableFrozen: Unacceptable

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