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Rapid Group A Strep Antigen Screen

PATIENT INFO

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TESTS REQUESTED
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1. Rapid Group A Strep Antigen Screen
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SPECIMEN INFO

Collection Date & Time:

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Hospital:

Test ID :

LAB3434

Specimen Type:

Throat swab

Tube Type:

Rapid strep dual swab, obtain from Central Supply

Collection Volume:

1 dual swab

Cause for Rejection:

Incorrect swab used to collect specimen, any specimen type other than throat

Storage:

Ambient

Availability:

Monday thru Friday

Methodology:

Immunochromatographic Assay

Special Instructions:

To obtain the best results, two swabs should be used together to swab the back of the throat and tonsillar area. The extra swab may be used for Streptococcus culture if ordered.

Deliver to lab ASAP.

The Streptococcus culture must be performed if the Group A Strep Antigen test is negative. If the Group A Strep Antigen screen is positive, a Streptococcus culture is not done. All Negative Group A Strep Antigen screens will have a Streptococcus Culture performed.

Note:The Rapid Strep test has not been validated for rectal or vaginal swab specimens. For these specimen types, order a Streptococcus Culture (LAB236).

Lab/Phone:

330-543-8412

TAT:

30 minutes

Additional Info:

CPT Code:

87430

Synonyms:

Rapid Strep Screen; Rapid Screen for Group A Strep; Strep A Screen;

Specimen Collection Procedures:

Respiratory Specimen Collection