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Test Code PERIANAL STREP Culture-Perianal Strep Screen

Clinical Indications

Useful to aid in the diagnosis of perianal cellulitis caused by S. pyogenes in children

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Code: Culture-Strep Screen
Sunquest Order Code: STREP
Epic Px Code: LAB4009

Specimen Collection Type

Swab (sponge or gel) of  rectal, perirectal, perianal, or anal source

Minimum Collection Volume

N/A

Reference Range

No growth

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

Positive cultures are reported as Streptococcus pyogenes.

Growth of organisms other than S. pyogenes will not be routinely reported.

Rejection Criteria

Dry swab

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

N/A

Specimen Stability

24 hours at 2-8°C or room temperature

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Microbiology

CPT Code

87081

LOINC Code

547-2

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

N/A