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Test Code LABSTRPAM Rapid Strep A, Molecular

Clinical Information

Detection of Group A Streptococcus in patients with pharyngitis.

Synonym

  • STRPAM
  • Rapid Strep
  • Strep A

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Dry foam, polyester, nylon flocked or HydraFlock swab in sterile container or original tube/sleeve
Acceptable Container/Tube: Dry foam, polyester, nylon flocked or HydraFlock swab in sterile container or original tube/sleeve
Specimen Source: Throat

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours

Rejected Due To

  • Frozen specimens

Reference Values

Negative

Negative results do not preclude infection with Group A Streptococcus and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment.

Cautions

Not intended for monitoring treatment.

Method Description

Molecular in vitro diagnostic test utilizing isothermal nucleic acid amplification.

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Reporting Name

Rapid Strep A, Molecular

CPT Code Information

87651

LOINC Code Information

49610-9