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Group A Strep Qualitative PCR, Throat

Test Code
LAB6615


CPT Codes
87651

Preferred Specimen
Throat Swab collected according to standard technique and immediately placed in E-Swab transport media.


Instructions
 Bleach can damage organisms/nucleic acids within the specimen, potentially causing falsenegative results.  Contact between bleach and specimens during collection, disinfection, and testing procedures should be avoided.


Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available


Report Available
2 hours


Reference Range
Valid Checking Detected, Not Detected, Invalid


Abnormality - Abnormal Detected


Display Reference Range Not Detected



Performing Laboratory
GBMC Microbiology



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.