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Strep Group A Culture
MessageThis test is designed as a screening culture for all beta-hemolytic streptococcus. Identification will only be performed on beta streptococci. Other possible pathogens will be noted, but not fully identified. A notation will also be made as to the relative amount of accompanying normal flora.
Test Code
Lab236
Alias/See Also
SSCR
Strep screen
Throat culture
Strep screen
Throat culture
CPT Codes
87081
Preferred Specimen
ESwab 1 mL flock (white cap)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
1. Open the ESwab Sample collection pouch and remove the tube and swab.
2. Collect the sample from the patient.
3. Unscrew and remove the cap from the 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 a biohazard waste container.
6. Replace cap on the tube and secure tightly.
2. Collect the sample from the patient.
3. Unscrew and remove the cap from the 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 a 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
Improper swab
Improper or no label
Storage and stability requirements not met
Improper swab
Improper or no label
Storage and stability requirements not met
Methodology
Conventional culture techniques
Setup Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
No Beta Streptococcus isolated
Clinical Significance
Identification of Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A) organisms.
Performing Laboratory
Meritus Microbiology
Additional Information
Specimen Collection Video
