Sign in →

Test Code SAMM Group A Strep, Molecular

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB8871

Epic Description: GROUP A STREP, MOLECULAR

Synonym

Rapid Strep Screen

Strep Screen, Ten minute

Collection Limitations

Collect one sterile foam tipped applicator swab (Puritan).

 

Specimen Type

Throat

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

1 foam tipped swab provided in kit

or order replacement swab from Lawson #137058

1 swab 1 swab

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Deliver specimen to performing lab ASAP. 

Performing Lab

Microbiology Lab

Assay Frequency

Daily

Routine Turnaround Time

1 hour for STAT

24 hours for Routine

CSR Storage Requirements

Deliver specimen to performing lab ASAP.

CPT Code Information

87651