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Strep Screen

Test Code
STREP


Preferred Specimen
Tonsillar area and posterior pharynx


Instructions
Screening for presence of Group A Strep only. A negative antigen test does not rule out a group A Strep infection. Negatives should be confirmed with culture.


Transport Container
Culturette Swab


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
48 hours at 2-8°C




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.