Test Code 752 Quick Strep
Additional Codes
COPIA Test Code | EPIC Test Codes | |
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Quick Strep | LAB0209981 | GROUP A STREP SCREEN (QUICK STREP) |
Reporting Title
Quick Strep
Methodology
Rapid Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Throat
Container/Tube: Routine or double swab
Collection Instructions:
1. Using a double culturette swab, collect material from the back of the throat and any white patches in the tonsillar area.
2. Avoid contact with teeth, gums, tongue, or cheek surfaces.
3. Calcium alginate, cotton tipped, wooden shafted swabs and collection systems containing charcoal or semi-solid transport medium are unacceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient ≤8 hours/Refrigerated ≤48 hours
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
87430
Reflex testing of positive samples to confirmatory culture will be performed for Rice patients. If desired for outreach clients, please order “Culture, Confirm Quick Strep”, #729