Strep Gp A Ag, IA W/Reflex (LABCORP)

Test Code

1231102001

Alias/See Also

LAB885: Rapid Strep Group A Screen w/Reflex Culture | LABCORP EAP: 182445

CPT Codes
87880x1

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: CULTURE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Transport Temperature

Specimen Type: Whole Blood Container: Lav Top (EDTA) Whole Blood Storage: Frozen Special Instructions: Specimen Collection: Collect specimen in lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Do NOT centrifuge. Ship frozen. To avoid delays in turnaround time, when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Method: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and next generation DNA sequencing Stability Room Temp: Not Available Refrigerated: Not Available Frozen: Not Available

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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.