Culture Throat (Beta Strep)
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Culture Throat (Beta Strep)
Lab Test Details
| SIM |
Reflex test from Rapid Strep antigen |
| CPT |
87081 |
| Synonyms |
Strep Culture, Grp A Strep Culture |
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Specimen
Type
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Throat Swab |
| Container |
Culturette Swab |
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Collection Instructions
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| Volume |
1 Culture Swab |
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Additional Information
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Negative Rapid Strep ( C-RS) Tests will reflex to Culture.
If Rapid Strep tested by PCR, reflex culture not needed.
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| Patient Preparation |
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| Specimen Processing Instructions |
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| Transport Requirements |
Room temp |
| Specimen Stability |
Room temp < 48hrs |
| Rejection Criteria |
• Stability exceeded
• Improperly labeled or identified |
| Reference Range |
No Grp A Beta Strep isolated |
| Critical Value |
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| Test Includes |
Isolation and identification of Grp A Strep |
| Methodology |
Culture |
| Testing Frequency |
Daily |
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| Reviewed By |
Amanda Blackwell |
| Reviewed Date |
02/02/2023 |
