Test Directory
854 Culture, Throat (for Group A Strep)
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Throat specimen collected with YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) or Culture Swab
24hrs Room Temp
Up to 48hrs Refrigerated
Up to 48hrs Refrigerated
No Growth/Normal Flora
Specimen Requirements
Throat specimen. For YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) collection: Transfer collected specimen into the vial, making sure that the sample is in contact with the transport media.
Method
Culture
Schedule
Sun-Sat
Turn-Around Time
48-72 hrs
Instructions/Notes
See Appendix, Microbiology Specimen Collection.
Clinical Utility
To detect a bacterial infection cause by Strep Group A in the throat.
CPT Codes
87071. Additional CPT codes may be charged for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as warranted.
