Strep A PCR

Test Code

Strep A PCR

Preferred Specimen

Throat

Minimum Volume

1.00 ML

Instructions

1. Use the ESwab collection and transport system. Remove the swab from the

wrapper.

2. Swab the posterior pharynx, tonsils, and other inflamed areas. Avoid touching

the tongue, cheeks, and teeth with the ESwab when collecting specimens.

3. Uncap the ESwab transport tube.

4. Place the specimen containing swab into the ESwab transport tube and break

the swab at the indicated score line.

5. Cap the ESwab transport tube.

6. Label tube with appropriate patient deomgraphics or with a printed barcode specimen label

7. Specimen stability is up to 48 hours when stored at 15-30 C or up to 6 days

when stored at 2-8 C.

Transport Container

eswab

Reference Range

Negative

Performing Laboratory
Indiana Regional Medical Center

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.