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CULTURE, THROAT GROUP A (BETA) STREP ONLY
MessageThe comprehensive throat culture (CPTHC) cannot be added to this test. If CPTHC is needed, the patient will need to be recollected.
Test Code
THBC
Alias/See Also
Throat culture;Strep;Beta Strep
CPT Codes
87081
Includes
Group A Strep
Preferred Specimen
eSwab Flocked Swab
Instructions
None
Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 15-30°C up to 2 days
- 2-8C up to 2 days
Methodology
Routine culture
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Su
Report Available
Final report available at 24 hours after initial set up.
Reference Range
No growth
Clinical Significance
Routinely report presence or absence of Group A Strep only. For other potential pathogens, patient will need to be recollected for a Comprehensive Throat Culture (CPTHC).
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)
Last Updated: December 16, 2024