ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Streptococcus (Group A) Culture : 0060126

Mnemonic: MC STREP

Methodology: Culture/Identification
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Throat swab.

Specimen Preparation: Place swab in bacterial transport media.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated.

Remarks: Specimen source required.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Culture negative for group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus.
CPT Code(s): 87081; if definitive identification performed, add 87077.
Cross References: Beta Streptococcus (Streptococcus (Group A) Culture) , Culture (Streptococcus (Group A) Culture) , Strep (Streptococcus (Group A) Culture) , Throat (Streptococcus (Group A) Culture)