ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060126: Streptococcus (Group A) Culture |
| Test Mnemonic: MC STREP | |
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Methodology: Standard reference procedures for aerobic bacterial culture and identification
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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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 |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Culture negative for group A b-hemolytic Streptococcus. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87081 presumptive identification. If definitive identification is required, add 87158. |