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Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center
Special Instructions
Molecular detection for Group A Strep
Specimen Type
Posterior pharynx and tonsillar areas and any areas if inflammation, ulceration or exudation should be sampled with a dual tipped routine culture swab.
Depress tongue with tongue depressor so the swab does not contact the oral mucosa or the tongue.
Specimen Required
Dual tipped routine culture swab. CSR Item #66819.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Hold at 2-27°C during transport.
Specimen Stability Information
Samples should be received in the laboratory as soon as possible for best clinical utility. May be held at room temperature for up to 48 hours.
Samples that will not be tested within this time should be refrigerated (2-8°C) for up to 7 days.
Reject Due To
Non-throat sources, specimens collected in gel swab transport systems.
Day(s) Test Setup
Monday through Sunday, one batch will be set up each morning.
Reference Values
No Group A Streptococcus detected.
Methodology
Nucleic Acid Amplification
CPT Code Information
87698
LOINC Code
49610-9