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
Synonyms
    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
    NY State Approved
    No