Culture, Sinus

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00177

CPT Codes:

87070

Lab Section:

Kaiser Regional Laboratory

Includes:

Gram smears routinely performed.

Test Schedule:

Daily. Preliminary report is available in 24 hours. Final results are available in 2 to 5 days.

Specimen Requirements:

Sinus aspirate: 1 mL in sterile container
Nasopharyngeal swab: ESwab