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Diphtheria Culture
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | P126 |
| Performed by | Microbiology |
| In House Availability | Set up daily, day and evening shifts. |
| Method | Selective media |
| Collection Instructions | Please alert Microbiology, x3-1268. |
| Container type | Swab in transport media |
| Sample type | Throat, skin or wound swab |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Swabs not received in transport media. |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Synonyms | Bacterial culture |
| Stability | Room temperature 12 hours |
| Additional information | Diphtheria species culture is NOT part of routine throat or wound cultures, it must be specifically requested. For non-NP or throat specimens an aerobic wound culture is routinely added to the Diphtheria specific culture. |
| LOINC code | 567-8 |
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:51:45 AM |
| Entry Number | 310 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667