Culture, Strep A

Orderable EAP code:

LAB101905

Billable EAP Codes:

80001867 x 1

CPT Codes:

87081 x 1

Lab Section:

Microbiology

Includes:

Strep. pyogenes (Group A beta Strep), Group C beta Strep, Group G beta Strep, Arcanobacterium haemolyticum.

Turnaround Time:

48 hours.

Test Schedule:

7 days a week.

Specimen Requirements:

E-swab, reg white cap. Culturette (Stuart) okay.
Stability (from collection to initiation) is 24 hours at room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimen, nonsterile or leaking containers.

Comments:

Reported: Preliminary in 1 day; Final verified in 2 days.

Synonyms:

Culture, Throat
Strep A Culture
Throat
Throat Culture

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