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Culture, Beta Strep

Message
Include specimen source on culturette and on order


Test Code
THSC


Preferred Specimen
Throat or vaginal swab in culturette


Instructions
Throat swabs are screened for Group A Strep and vaginal specimens are screened for Group b Strep


Transport Container
Culturette


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 72 hours


Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
3 days




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.