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Group A Strep by PCR

Test Code
LAB3406


Alias/See Also
1231900037


CPT Codes
87651

Includes
STREPTOCOCCUS PYOGENES


Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal/Oropharyngeal in E Swab (Green, Blue)


Other Acceptable Specimens
White capped E Swab


Instructions
Do not use cotton or wooden swab. Ship the specimen to the lab as soon as possible in a blue biohazard bag.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours


Methodology
BioRad Opus

Reference Range
Not Detected


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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