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Test Code 752 Quick Strep

Additional 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