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Test Code N.THROAT CULTURE, BETA STREP A,C,G (THROAT)

Methodology

Organism Isolation

Specimen Requirements

Throat Swab

Container/Tube: AMIES Culturette

Specimen Volume: See below

Collection:

THROAT:

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

 

Specimen Transport/Stability

Store and transport at room temperature

 

Maximum Laboratory Time

48 to 72 hours

 

Reference Ranges

Culture, Beta Strep A, C, G             Negative                                   
   

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87070

 

May Reflex