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Strep A Screen, Perianal Swab
Test Code1236221110
Alias/See Also
Perianal
Rectal
Strep
Rectal
Strep
CPT Codes
8708104
Preferred Specimen
Specimen collected with an ESwab regular collection kit
Instructions
1. Carefully insert a swab 1 inch beyond the anal sphincter.
2. Gently rotate the swab to sample the anal crypts.
2. Gently rotate the swab to sample the anal crypts.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Sources other than perianal
Improper specimen collection, storage, and transport
Improper specimen collection, storage, and transport
Reference Range
No group A beta Streptococci
Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab
