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Culture, Strep A Screen, Throat


TEST DIRECTORY
Test Name
Culture, Strep A Screen, Throat
Test Code
STREPSCR
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Supplies for Submission
Dual Culture Swab in Transport Media
Specimen Collection
Submit swab inoculated with infected material in transport media.
Storage Requirements
Room Temperature.
Specimens are stable if stored at room temperature for 48 hours.
Causes for Rejections
Specimens arriving at the referral lab more than 2 days after collection.
GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Turn Around Time
6 days
CPT Code
87081