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Group A Strep PCR
Test CodeLab1925
Alias/See Also
DRS
Direct Rapid Streptococcus Group A Screen, by PCR
Rapid strep
Strep screen
Direct Rapid Streptococcus Group A Screen, by PCR
Rapid strep
Strep screen
Preferred Specimen
Throat - ESwab 1 mL flock (White cap)
Instructions
1. Open the ESwab Sample collection pouch and remove the tube and swab.
2. Collect the sample from patient.
3. Unscrew and remove the cap from ESwab tube making sure not to spill the medium.
4. Insert the swab into the tube until the red marked breaking point holding the tube away from your face.
5. Discard the broken handle part of the swab shaft into biohazard waste container.
6. Replace cap on the tube and secure tightly.
2. Collect the sample from patient.
3. Unscrew and remove the cap from ESwab tube making sure not to spill the medium.
4. Insert the swab into the tube until the red marked breaking point holding the tube away from your face.
5. Discard the broken handle part of the swab shaft into biohazard waste container.
6. Replace cap on the tube and secure tightly.
Transport Container
ESwab 1 mL flock (white cap)
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improper collection swab
Improper specimen transport
Improper or no label
Improper specimen transport
Improper or no label
Methodology
COBAS LIAT® Strep A by PCR
Setup Schedule
Daily, all shifts
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Detection of Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep) in throat swab specimens from patients with signs and symptoms of pharyngitis.
Performing Laboratory
Meritus Molecular Diagnostics – Microbiology
Additional Information
Specimen Collection Video
