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HelpTest Code LAB4501 CULTURE BETA STREP A SCREEN
Infectious
Specimen Type
Throat swab OR specifically designated site
Preferred Specimen: Eswab (Liquid Amies) is preferred
Alternative specimen: Amies Gel, Liquid Stuarts
Collection Instructions
Swab posterior pharynx, tonsils or other areas of inflammation with a sterile culture swab. Avoid oral mucosa and tongue when swabbing.
Turnaround Time
2 Days
Test Schedule
Daily
Sample Stability
ESwab:
Room Temp: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Specimen Processing
Place swab in bacterial transport media
Method
Culture
Reference Ranges
Beta Strep A Screen: Negative
Beta Strep A Screen: Positive
Synonyms
Beta Strep A Screen Culture
GSA
Strep A Culture
CPT Codes
87081
Rejection Criteria
Dry swabs, swabs exposed to freezing or excessive heat