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Streptococcus A Antigen

Test Code
STRAG


Preferred Specimen
Swab


Instructions
Throat or nasopharynx sites. Sterile dacron or rayon tip, submitted in dry or liquid transport medium e.g. Modified Stuart's Transport Medium If Culture is desired, please submit additional swab.


Transport Container
Sterile dacron or rayon tip wab


Transport Temperature
Up to 48 hours refrigerated or at room temp.


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Rapid test for Streptococcus A antigen.




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.