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    • Upper Respiratory Culture, Routine Labcorp

    $39.00

    LabCorp Test #: 008342, CPT: 87070

    Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

    This test checks for bacteria or fungi that might be causing an infection in your nose, throat, or sinuses. It helps identify the specific germs causing your symptoms to guide treatment decisions. The test involves taking a sample from your nose or throat.
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    Why To Buy

    An Upper Respiratory Culture helps identify the specific bacteria causing your symptoms like cough, sore throat, and fever, guiding appropriate treatment. This test looks for bacteria often responsible for infections that cause body aches, headache, and runny nose. Knowing the exact cause allows for targeted therapy from Defy Medical, potentially speeding up recovery.

    Finding the cause(s) of:

    • Body aches: This test can help identify bacterial infections that often cause widespread body aches and discomfort.
    • Cough: Identifying specific bacteria through this culture can pinpoint the cause of a persistent cough.
    • Fever: This test helps determine if a bacterial infection is the source of your fever.
    • Headache: Bacterial infections identified by this culture can be a common cause of headaches.
    • Runny nose: This test helps determine if bacteria are contributing to your runny nose symptoms.
    • Sore throat: An Upper Respiratory Culture can identify bacteria causing a sore throat, guiding effective treatment.
    Symptoms Body aches, Cough, Fever, Headache, Runny nose, Sore throat