CULTURE, THROAT GROUP A (BETA) STREP ONLY

Message

The 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

Specimen Stability

15-30°C 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: June 7, 2023

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