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Test Code N.SAS STREP A SCREEN (REFLEXIVE)

Important Note

If screen is negative or invalid, throat culture is automatically performed.

Cultures are screened for the presence of Beta Strep Group A, C, G only.

Methodology

Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Throat Swab

Container: 2 Sterile Polyester Swabs

Specimen Collection:

  1. Swab posterior of pharynx, tonsils, or other areas of inflammation with a sterile culturette.
  2. Avoid oral mucosa.
  3. Store and transport at room temperature.

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87880

 

Reflex: Culture, Beta Strep Panel; Bacterial Identification

87070

87077

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Reference Ranges

Strep A Screen             Negative
Culture Group A,C,G Strep             Negative

Reflex Condition: If pathogen is definitively identified.