Overview
EPIC Code:
- LAB236
Soft Test Code:
- CXGRA
Alternate Names
- Strep A
Specimen Collection & Preparation
Test Notes:
Order Throat Culture, if looking for pathogens other than Strep A.
Required Forms & Information:
Current antibiotic therapy, collection site and/or source all must be written on the test requisition
Specimen Overview
Source Examples for this test are: Tonsillar and Pharynx
Specimen Requirements:
-OR-
ESwab - Liquid Amies Fluid
Specimen Information:
Collection Instructions:
- Use a sterile eSwab collection kit.
- A kit contains one swab. Check expiration date before use. Only touch swab above pink line.
- Ask the patient to tilt their head back. Depress tongue with tongue blade.
- Check for inflamed areas. With the swab against the back wall of the throat, move up and down into the uvula area.
- Touch any white patches in the tonsillar area. Do not touch the tongue, cheeks, or teeth with the swab to avoid contamination with oral bacteria.
- Place swab into tube and break off at pink line.
- Cap tube tightly.
Transport and Storage:
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Ambient:
24 Hours
Preferred
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Refrigerated:
48 Hours
Clinical Interpretation
Reference Range:
No Group A Strep isolated
Methodology:
- Manual
Production Schedule
Sites Performed
- Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
- Microbiology
Turn Around Time
2 days
Coding & Compliance
CDM
01412740
CPT Coding
87081