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Group A Streptococcus Culture : 1004850
Test CodeSTRPAC or 1004850
CPT Codes
87081
Instructions
Throat:
1. Swab the tonsils, and areas of exudate, or inflammation. Avoid the tongue and oral membranes. If thrush is suspected, see fungus culture.
2. Place into transport and submit at Room temperature.
Vagina:
1. Sample the LOWER vagina.
2. Place into transport and submit at Room temperature.
Anal swabs:
1. Insert the swab into the rectum (through the anal sphincter) and rotate gently.
2. Remove the swab and place into transport medium.
1. Swab the tonsils, and areas of exudate, or inflammation. Avoid the tongue and oral membranes. If thrush is suspected, see fungus culture.
2. Place into transport and submit at Room temperature.
Vagina:
1. Sample the LOWER vagina.
2. Place into transport and submit at Room temperature.
Anal swabs:
1. Insert the swab into the rectum (through the anal sphincter) and rotate gently.
2. Remove the swab and place into transport medium.
Transport Container
See collection instructions.
Transport Temperature
Ambient.
Specimen Stability
Transport as quickly as possible.
Methodology
Aerobic Bacterial Culture
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
2 days
Reference Range
No Streptococcus pyogenes isolated.
Clinical Significance
This culture is for the detection of Streptococcus pyogenes [Group A beta hemolytic streptococci].
Appropriate sources are throat, rectal, and vagina. Suspected group A streptococcus infection from other sources should be ordered as wound, tissue, etc.
Appropriate sources are throat, rectal, and vagina. Suspected group A streptococcus infection from other sources should be ordered as wound, tissue, etc.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
