Test Overview
Test Methodology
Culture
Reference Range *
Culture negative for Corynebacterium diphtheriae
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Sunday - Saturday
Analytic Time
2 - 6 days
Soft Order Code
ACDIP
MiChart Code
ACDIP
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
ARUP # 0060360
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Swab nasopharynx and throat at the site of membrane or inflammation to increase recovery. Swab base of cleansed wound, if present. Submit each swab with a separate test order. Collect Sunday-Friday- must be to ARUP within 48 hrs.
Special Handling
Collect Sunday-Friday- must be to ARUP within 48 hrs.
Normal Volume
Nasopharynx, throat, or wound swab in bacterial transport media
Minimum Volume
Nasopharynx, throat, or wound swab in bacterial transport media
Storage Temperature
Ambient
Rejection Criteria
UTM or other viral transport media
Additional Information
Test performed by ARUP Laboratories
Billing
CPT Code
87081