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Culture, Group A Streptococcus

Test Code
STRPA


Preferred Specimen
Swab


Instructions
Swab of the oro- or naso-pharynx or rectum mucosa. STATE SOURCE


Transport Container
Transport swab


Transport Temperature
Room temp. up to 12 hours, refrigerated up to 36 hours


Reference Range
Negative for Beta hemolyic strep.


Clinical Significance
A culture method is used to detect the presence of Group A streptococci (GAS), Streptococcus pyogenes, primarily in cases of upper respiratory tract infection. Although pharyngitis due to this organism is often self-limiting, rheumatic fever is an important sequel that can be prevented by adequate antimicrobial therapy of primary Group A streptococcus infections.




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