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Strep A by PCR

Test Code
STPCR


CPT Codes
87651

Preferred Specimen
E Swab of the throat.


Instructions
All specimens are brought to the lab immediately after collection.


Transport Container
Biohazard bag.


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incomplete or no label, leaking containers


Setup Schedule
Daily


Limitations
Only at Baptist Health Little Rock laboratory.


Reference Range
Not Detected.



Last Updated: October 12, 2018


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.