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CULTURE, GROUP A STREP |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2117 Geisinger Epic ID: 14604 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Pharyngeal, throat, perianal swabs | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Special notes: |
This test is not the primary testing procedure from throat specimens. The Group A Strep PCR(GASPCR) is recommended. Check expiration date on transport device before use. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Room temperature | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature < 72 hours | |
Rejection criteria: |
Improperly labeled/identified specimen. Improper swab type received. Expired collection device/swab. Grossly contaminated specimen. Delay in transport or transport at the wrong temperature. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
No Group A Strep isolated | |
Critical values/courtesy alerts: |
Group A Strep isolated | |
CPT code(s): |
87081 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Isolation and identification of Group A streptococci. Bacterial identification performed as appropriate. Additional charges may apply. | |
Methodology: |
Culture |
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Synonyms: |
THROAT, GRPAC STREP GROUP A STREP CULTURE GROUP A PYOGENES, STREP PYOGENES CULTURE PHARYNGITIS
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Clinical significance: |
Group A streptococcus (GAS) is the principal bacterial cause of pharyngitis. GAS is also a cause of perianal rash in children. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Donna Wolk PhD, D(ABMM), Raquel Martinez, PhD, D(ABMM) | |
| Review Date: | 12/31/2022 | |