ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0060126: Streptococcus (Group A) Culture

Test Mnemonic: MC STREP
Methodology: Standard reference procedures for aerobic bacterial culture and identification

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: 1-2 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Throat swab. Source of specimen is required.

Transport: Throat swab in bacterial transport media at 20-25°C.  Refrigerated samples are also acceptable.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers.

Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
Culture negative for group A b-hemolytic Streptococcus.

CPT Code(s):
87081 presumptive identification.  If definitive identification is required, add 87158.

 

 

 
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