GROUP A STREP, RAPID MOLECULAR

Message

Collect prior to starting antibiotic therapy.

Test Code

STREPID (OE & LAB)

Alias/See Also

Strep
Beta Strep

CPT Codes
87651

Includes

Group A streptococcal antigen

Preferred Specimen

Swab requested from lab

Patient Preparation
Collect patient specimen by swabbing the posterior pharynx, tonsils and other inflamed areas. Any exudates should be touched. Avoid touching the tongue, cheeks and teeth with the swab.

Other Acceptable Specimens

Sterile Flocked Swab

Transport Container

Culturette

Transport Temperature

Transport specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible.

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 72 hours

Methodology
NAA (Nucleic Acid Amplification)

Setup Schedule

DAILY, as received

Report Available

<60 minutes

Limitations

Adequate specimen collection on younger patients may be difficult, and thus, contribute to the false-negative rate. A positive result can be relied upon as a rational basis to begin therapy.

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Routinely report presence or absence of Group A Strep only.

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.