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Streptococcus (Group A) Culture - Strep Plate

Test Code
6169


Alias/See Also
Strep Culture; Culture, Streptococcus; Throat Culture; Beta Streptococcus Culture


Preferred Specimen
Throat swab. Source of specimen is required.


Minimum Volume
Throat swab in bacterial transport media at 20-25°C.  Refrigerated samples are also acceptable.


Transport Temperature
Throat swab in bacterial transport media at 20-25°C.  Refrigerated samples are also acceptable.


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Nonsterile or leaking containers.


Methodology
Standard reference procedures for aerobic bacterial culture and identification

Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat


Report Available
1-2 days




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