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ACCEAVA RAPID STREP GROUP A

Test Code
RSAS


Alias/See Also
LAB885


CPT Codes
87880

Preferred Specimen
THROAT SPECIMEN


Transport Container
SWAB


Transport Temperature
RT- 48 HRS


Setup Schedule
Set Up:
Report Available:


Reference Range
ACCEAVA RAPID STREP GROUP A


Clinical Significance
Infection with Streptococcus pyogenes, a beta-hemolytic bacterium that belongs to Lancefield serogroup A, also known as the group A streptococci (GAS), causes a wide variety of diseases in humans.


Performing Laboratory
LMH - Microbiology  x3758 or 3759



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.