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Strep A Culture. Throat

Test Code
LAB236


Alias/See Also
CXGRA; Beta Strep Screen; BETA


CPT Codes
87081

Includes
Culture and identification of Beta strep group A


Instructions
" Collect on eSwab™. Swab back of throat and tonsils, focusing on any inflamed or white patches. Avoid touching interior of mouth. "


Specimen Stability
Room Temp


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow proper collection and handling procedures


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
2 Days


Reference Range
No beta strep group A isolated




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