Laboratory Test Detail

Last Updated: April 26, 2024 @ 9:13 am

5720

Rapid Group A Strep with Reflex

Specimen:Collect:
  • Throat Swab in One Culturette-Aerobic
Submit:
  • Throat Swab in Culturette-Aerobic. Submit Ambient.
Special Handling:
  • If the Rapid Group A Strep is Negative, then the Strep Culture (Test# 4012) will be performed. Additional charges will apply.
Rejection Criteria:
  • Anaerobic swab
Stability:Ambient: 8 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 3 Day(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:
  • Chromatographic Immunoassay
Performed:Sun-Sat
Reported:1-2 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 87880
Interpretive Data:General Reference Range : negative
Components:
  • 5720 - RAPID GRP A STREP
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