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Streptococcus Group A Rapid Antigen
Test CodeSTREPA
Alias/See Also
Rapid Strep Screen
Includes
If <em>Streptococcus</em> Group A Rapid Antigen is negative, a culture will be performed at an additional charge.
Preferred Specimen
One culturette swab
Minimum Volume
One swab
Other Acceptable Specimens
Two (red-cap) single swabs
Transport Container
Transport swab(s)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 3 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Cotton tip or calcium alginate swabs • Swabs containing charcoal or semi-solid media • Swabs with wooden shafts • Expired transport device • Received frozen • Swabs from sources other than throat
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
24/7
Report Available
Same day for rapid test
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
A positive result from the antigen assay or isolation of Group A streptococci by culture from a symptomatic patient is usually considered clinically significant.
