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THROAT CULTURE, BETA HEMOLYTIC STREPTOCOCCUS
Test CodeLAB236
CPT Codes
87081
Includes
Bacterial culture for non-Group A Streptococcal etiologies of pharyngitis (e.g. Groups C, F or G Streptococcus sp., Arcanobacterium sp., etc.). Gram stains are not performed from this specimen type. For Group A Streptococcus detection, LAB123750 (streptococcus pyogenese, PCR) is recommended.
Preferred Specimen
eSwab
Other Acceptable Specimens
Single or Dual-shaft Culture swab
Instructions
With a tongue blade, depress the tongue so the back of the throat is clearly visible. Insert the collection swab to the back of the throat and swab tonsillar areas, the posterior pharynx, and any areas of inflammation, ulceration, or exudation, taking care to avoid bucal or tongue mucosal contamination. A good gag reflex indicates a satisfactory specimen.
Specimens should be received in the laboratory within two hours of collection.
Specimens should be received in the laboratory within two hours of collection.
Transport Temperature
Ambient .
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 2 hours, refrigerate if time exceeds two hours.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Dry swabs will be rejected.
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday
Reference Range
No pharyngeal pathogens identified.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center Braxton County Memorial Camden Clark Medical Center Jackson General Hospital Princeton Community Hospital Reynolds Memorial Hospital Summersville Regional Medical Center United Hospital Center Uniontown Hospital Wetzel County Hospital Wheeling Hospital
