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Test Code LATA Group A Streptococcus Screen (Streptococcus pyogenes) by Rapid Immunoassay

Important Note

Negative results will automatically reflex to a Throat Strep Screen Culture (THSC).

Infectious

Specimen Required

Specimen Type: Throat (posterior pharynx, tonsils & other inflamed areas)

*  Avoid touching the tongue, cheeks, and teeth

 

Container / Tube: RED double Liquid Stuart Culturette swab

*  Both swabs in the Culturette must be included, one will be utilized for rapid testing and the second for reflex culturing of negative specimens.

CPT Code

87880: Infectious agen detection by immunoassay, Group A Strep

Testing Schedule

Days Performed: Monday through Sunday

 

Times Performed:

*  Rapid Strep: All shifts, 24 hours a day

*  Cultures: Set up on all shifts, read on Day Shift only (0600 - 1430)

 

Turn-around Time:

*  Rapid Strep: 5 minute run time

*  Cultures:

   *  Positive cultures will be resulted as soon as a beta strep is detected

   *  Negative cultures will be final after 2 days

Special Instructions

Testing should be performed immediately after the specimen has been collected. Specimens are stable for up to 8 hours at room temperature or 72 hours at 2 - 8°C.

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