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THROAT STREP A CULTURE

Test Code
LAB236


Alias/See Also
SS, STREP A CX, STREP SCREEN


CPT Codes
87081

Preferred Specimen
Culture Swab


Instructions
The specimen should be submitted to the lab as soon as possibile after collection, preferably in less than 1 hour.


Transport Container
Collect in culturette.


Methodology
Culture

Clinical Significance
Throat swab specimens are most commonly used to diagnose group A streptococcal pharyngitis.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC MICROBIOLOGY



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