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GROUP A STREP RAPID THROAT |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2388 Geisinger Epic ID: 17507 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Throat | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Special notes: |
See Microbiology Collection Appendix for collection instructions. Dry swab should be used for Rapid Group A Strep. Flocked swab should be used for PCR testing. Check expiration date on transport device before use. Do not use cotton-tipped swabs, calcium alginate swabs, wooden-shafted swabs, charcoal swabs, swabs with semi-solid transport medium, or swabs with transport tubes containing sponges with liquid media. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
If throat specimen is accidentally collected in an ESwab tube, rapid testing cannot be performed. Testing can be credited and a Group A Strep PCR (GASPCR) performed. | |
Transport temperature: |
Room temperature(18-25°C) within 72 hours. | |
Specimen stability: |
72 hours. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Improperly labeled/identified specimen. Expired collection/transport swab. Visibly bloody specimen swab. Collection of specimen with non-approved swab type. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
Negative. | |
Critical values/courtesy alerts: |
Positive. | |
Additional information: |
All negative screens are confirmed by Group A Strep PCR (performed at GMC). | |
CPT code(s): |
87880 | |
| 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: |
Antigen detection of Group A strep. | |
Methodology: |
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) |
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Synonyms: |
THROAT, GRPAS STREP RAPID GROUP A STREPTOCOCCUS PYOGENES STREP THROAT, GROUP A STREP, RAPID GROUP A STREP RAPID STREP PHARYNGITIS
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Clinical significance: |
Group A Streptotoccus is a causative agent of acute pharyngitis. Although rare, untreated group A streptococcal pharyngitis may progress to suppurative and nonsuppurative sequelae. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Donna Wolk PhD, D(ABMM), Raquel Martinez, PhD, D(ABMM) | |
| Review Date: | 12/31/2022 | |
Performing Locations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital