Collect	Charcoal Swab
	Transport	Room Temperature
	Remarks	Does not screen for the presence of Haemophilus influenzae, N. menningitidis, or Strep. pneumoniae. Submit nasopharyngeal swab to detect these organisms.
	Notes	Includes bacterial screening for Beta Hemolytic Streptococci, S. aureus, Yeast, Enteric and Miscellaneous gram negative bacilli. Separate charges for each organism ID and each susceptibility test.

87070 *The CPT codes provided are based on the AMA guidelines and for informational purposes