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Test Code CSTRPA Culture, Strep A

Additional Codes

Epic EAP
LAB236 Strep A culture, throat

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Collection Container: 

Copan ESwab

 

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 

Sterile Transport Swab

 

Collection Information: 

Collect a throat swab using a Copan ESwab or approved sterile transport swab. Also acceptable are rectal samples from Pediatric patients only.

 

Transport Information: 

Aseptic technique must be used in obtaining, and transport of specimen.

 

Remarks: 

Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.

 

Unacceptable Conditions: 

Dry Swabs

Stability

Refrigerated Stability: 

48 hours

 

Ambient Stability: 

48 hours

Performing Laboratory

Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines

CPT

87081

Methodology

Organism Identification is performed by biochemical test and/or Bruker MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry RUO Database. Organism sensitivities (AST) are performed as applicable using Broth Microdilution and/or Gradient diffusion strips using FDA approved methodology and CLSI guidelines.  Performance has been evaluated and verified by UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Pathology Laboratory.

Performance

Setup daily, 24 hours a day

 

Analytical Time: 

1 days
Analytical time listed is the average time for a negative culture. Average analytical time may vary for positive, mixed, and complex cultures. Contact the lab for specific questions.

 

Testing Laboratory: 

Pathology Laboratory

 

Laboratory Section: 

Microbiology

Alias

Culture, Group A Strep