STREP A RAPID SCREEN - THROAT

Test Code

STRPA

Alias/See Also

Strep; Rapid Strep; Strep A

CPT Codes
87430

Includes

A negative result will automatically reflex to Culture, Throat

Preferred Specimen

Use the mint green swab for rapid testing. Break the white swab into the small, eSwab container and send for reflex culture if needed. If rapid testing will be performed at the Central Lab, send both containers. Dual eSwab Contains 1 mint green swab and 1 white swab.

Other Acceptable Specimens

or any Dacron Swab

Instructions

See Additonal Information below.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature up to 24 hours

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Incorrect swab or incorrect source

Methodology
Optical Immuno Assay

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Rapid strep will be reported on the same day received
Throat culture will be final at 48 hours
Stat testing is available for rapid screen.

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

***All negative Strep A Screens will reflex to Culture, Throat Strep A (THBCX) for confirmation***

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Additional Information
Group A Specimen Collection Instructions

Last Updated: June 6, 2023

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.