Group A Strep. Screen

7965

Methodology:Culture
Performed:Sun-Sat
Reported:Negative culture reported in 24 hours.  Positive culture reported in 3-5 days.
Specimen Required:Collect:  Throat Bacterial, Culturette/Swab (Long Swab) OR E-Swab.

Specimen Preparation:  Obtain specimen from the Pharynx. Specimen must be obtained before
antimicrobial therapy has been administered. Method:
a) Place gentle pressure on the tongue with a tongue depress or.
b) Extend the swab between the tonsillar pillars and behind the uvula, avoiding the tongue, buccal mucosa,
and uvula.
c) Sweep the swab back and forth across the posterior pharynx, tonsillar are as, and any inflamed or exudative
are as.
NOTE: Do not obtain specimen if the epiglottis is in flamed, since sampling may trigger life threatening respiratory obstruction.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Stability: Refrigerated: 48 hours. 
Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; inappropriate specimen transport device (Swab with cotton fiber, Swab on wooden shaft); specimen received after prolonged delay; expired transport.

NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *

Performing Lab 
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
CPT Code(s):87070

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