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Rapid Strep Screen for Group A - Galveston Campus Only (8000100322)
Test Mnemonic:

C RSS

Specimen Requirements:
Collection:

Throat swab

Container:

ESwab - Liquid Amies Elution Swab

Minimum Volume:

1 mL

Storage/Transport:

Refrigerate up to 6 days. Alternatively, room temperature for up to 48 hours.

Specimen Preparation:

 Swab the posterior pharynx, tonsils, and other inflamed areas. Avoid touching the tongue, cheeks, and teeth.

Stability:

Refrigerate up to 6 days. Alternatively, room temperature for up to 48 hours.

Causes for Rejection:

Inappropriate source. Prolonged storage at room temperature. Specimens received in non-approved containers. Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrecctly. No date and time of collection.

Reference Range:

Not Detected

Turnaround Time:

4 hours

Methodology:

Nucleic Acid Amplification

Performed:
Lab:

Galveston Microbiology

Synonyms:

Strep A, Rapid Strep Screen for Group A

Clinical Indication:

Pharyngitis caused Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes)

CPT 4 Code:

87651

Note:

Specimens with not detected nucleic acid amplification tests will be cultured for Group A Streptococcus (C THR).

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent.
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