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Group A Strep Rapid, Reflex Culture


TEST DIRECTORY
Test Name
Group A Strep Rapid, Reflex Culture
Alternate Names
Strep Test, Qual.
Description
Test will reflex to Culture, Strep A Screen, Throat (STREPSCR) if the result is negative.
Test Code
RST
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Supplies for Submission
  • Throat (Culture) swab - also see Causes for Rejection
  • Transport media
Specimen Collection
DO NOT use swabs containing gel.
Submit swab inoculated with infected material in transport media.
Storage Requirements
Room Temperature.
Specimens are stable if stored at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for 2 days.
Causes for Rejections
Specimens with the following conditions are not accepted:
  • submitted in gel, agar, charcoal, viral transport media, or expired transport media
  • swabs with cotton tips
  • swabs with wooden shafts
  • calcium alginate swabs
  • frozen
    GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
    Turn Around Time
    6 days
    CPT Code
    87880, 87081, 87147