Test Code THSC Culture, Throat (Streptococcus Screen)

Important Note

A negative result on the Rapid Group A Streptococcus Screen will automatically reflex this culture order.

Infectious

Specimen Type: Throat

Container / Tube: RED Liquid Stuart dual Culturette swab

87081: Culture, presumptive, pathogenic organisms, screening only

Specimens are screened for beta hemolytic Streptococcus, in particular Group A (Strep pyogenes), Group C and Group G.

Days Performed: Monday through Sunday

Times Performed:

* Set Up: All shifts, 24 hours a day

* Cultures: Read on Day Shift only (0600 - 1430)

Turn-around Time:

* Positive cultures will be reported as soon as a beta-hemolytic strep species is detected

* Negative cultures will be final at 2 days with a preliminary report on day 1