Specimen:

Surveillance

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

1 swab per site

Rejection Criteria:

Specimen received after prolonged delay (more than 24 hours).

Testing
Schedule:

0700-2200, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Analytic Time:

Cultures are completed within 2-3 days.

Methodology:

Culture using selective and differential media

Instructions:

Contact University of Iowa Diagnostic Laboratories 
1-866-844-2522 (toll free) 
319-384-7213 (Fax)

CPT Code:

87081