Test ID: CDIP
Corynebacterium diphtheriae Culture
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Varies
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Sources: Nasopharynx or throat
Collection Container/Tube: Swab
Submission Container/Tube: Modified Stuart transport device (T092 or T515)
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Additional Information: Specimen source is required.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
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