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Streptococcus A Ag Reflex Strep A Culture

Test Code
STAG+


Preferred Specimen
Double Swab


Instructions
Throat or nasopharynx sites- Must be collected with double swab


Transport Container
Double Culture Swab


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


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
To determine throat infections caused by Group A Streptococcus.




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.