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HelpTest Code THROAT STREP Culture-Throat Strep Screen
Clinical Indications
Useful for the isolation of beta hemolytic streptococci to aid diagnosis of the etiological agent of bacterial pharyngitis and tonsillitis
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 throat
Minimum Collection Volume
N/A
Reference Range
No beta Streptococci isolated
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
Growth of Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A strep), as
well as Group C and G streptococci, Arcanobacterium
haemolyticum, A. pyogenes will be reported with organism
identification.
Growth of other organisms 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