Culture, Strep A
Orderable EAP code:
LAB101905
Billable EAP Codes:
80001867 x 1
CPT Codes:
87081 x 1
Lab Section:
Microbiology and Molecular Lab
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:
Collect E-swab. Stability (from collection to initiation): Ambient for 24 hours.
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