BETA STREP GRP A RAPID AG

Message

All negative tests will reflex a throat culture.
A negative test result will reflex a throat culture at an additional charge

Test Code

STREPA

CPT Codes
87880

Minimum Volume

See Transport Container for information

Instructions

Use red-capped BBL CultureSwab to collect specimen as follows: 1. Do not obtain throat specimen if epiglottis is inflamed, as sampling may cause serious respiratory obstruction. 2. Do not separate swabs. Gel swab is not acceptable. 3. Depress tongue gently with tongue depressor. 4. Extend sterile swabs between tonsillar pillars and between uvula. 5. Sweep swabs back and forth across posterior pharynx, tonsillar areas, and any inflamed or ulcerated areas. 6. Return swabs to BBL CultureSwab Plus tube. Do not refrigerate. 7. Maintain sterility and forward promptly. Note: One specimen/day.

Transport Container

1 RED TOP SWAB/NO GEL

Reference Range

Negative for Strep Grp A Ag

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.