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Strep A DNA Probe, NAAT
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB1369
Alias/See Also
Rapid Strep
CPT Codes
87651
Preferred Specimen
Throat specimen obtained with ESwab
Minimum Volume
1 swab submerged into ESwab
Instructions
Negative NAAT tests will not be automatically reflexed to culture.
Transport Container
Collect throat swab in Liquid Amies medium (ESwab).
***NOTE: If specimen is not ESwab, CULTURE, GROUP A STREP, THROAT [LAB236] will be performed with ~2 days Turnaround Time.
***NOTE: If specimen is not ESwab, CULTURE, GROUP A STREP, THROAT [LAB236] will be performed with ~2 days Turnaround Time.
Transport Temperature
Submit within 4 hours at room temperature
Submit within 1 day if refrigerated
Submit within 1 day if refrigerated
Methodology
NAAT
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
3 to 4 hours
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/Hoag Irvine
