Update Type: Test Down or Delayed
Test Updated: 06/21/2023
Test Overview
Test Methodology
Culture
Test Usage
Confirmation of the clinical diagnosis of diphtheria.
Reference Range *
No growth of Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Limitations
Negative culture does not rule out infection.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time
3 - 5 days
Soft Order Code
ACDIP
Synonyms
- Culture, Cornyebacterium diptheriae
- Cornyebacterium diptheriae Screen
- Culture, Corynebacterium diphtheriae
- Throat, Diphtheria Screen
- Corynebacterium diphtheriae Screen
- Diphtheria Screen
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
ARUP 0060360
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Obtain throat or nasopharynx specimen prior to antibiotic therapy if possible. Indicate specimen source and collection date/time. Send at room temperature in Stuart transport.
Normal Volume
1 swab
Minimum Volume
1 swab
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories. For optimal results obtain specimen as early in the course of the disease as possible and before the initiation of antibiotics.
Billing
CPT Code
87081
Fee Code
AA482