Test Directory
873 Rapid Strep A, Reflex to throat culture
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
Negative
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
Immunoassay/Culture
Schedule
Sun-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24hrs Rapid Strep Test
48hrs Throat Culture
48hrs Throat Culture
Instructions/Notes
See Appendix, Microbiology Specimen Collection.
Clinical Utility
To determine if a sore throat is "strep throat" that is caused by Group A Streptococcus (GAS).
CPT Codes
87880, 87071. Additional CPT codes may be charged for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as warranted.
