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Beta Strep, Throat cuture
MessagePerforming Lab: Lakeview, Regions, Sartell, SMG Clinics, Westfields
Test Code
3368
Alias/See Also
Sunquest: BSC; Streptococcus Group A; Beta Strep Group A Screen
CPT Codes
87081
Preferred Specimen
Throat swab
Other Acceptable Specimens
BAP plate
Instructions
Collection: Collect a throat swab using standard procedure. Use care to avoid the tongue, sides and top of mouth. Swab vigorously over each tonsillar area and posterior pharynx. Exudates should be touched.
Processing: Inoculate BAP plate immediately. Dry throat swabs will be accepted up to 1 hour post collection
Processing: Inoculate BAP plate immediately. Dry throat swabs will be accepted up to 1 hour post collection
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 1 hour (swab)
Room Temperature: 24 hours (BAP plate)
Room Temperature: 24 hours (BAP plate)
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
2 days
Limitations
One swab collected per patient. The swab MUST be plated to a SSA plate prior to performing the Rapid Strep Screen
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Group A Beta Streptococcus is the primary cause of bacterial pharyngitis. The early detection and treatment of this organism reduces the likelihood of sequelae.
