Strep Culture

Infectious Disease Laboratories - : Microbiology

PATIENT INFO

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PHYSICIAN INFO

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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name:	ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Strep Culture
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SPECIMEN INFO

Collection Date & Time:

Collected By:

Hospital:

Test ID :

STREP

Test Workstation :

MIC2

Specimen Type:

Dual rayon swab culturette collected from throat source. Eswab from throat source also acceptable.
Eswab collected from rectal or vaginal source.

Cause for Rejection:

Quantity not sufficient, improper specimen type, improper storage/transport, improper swab, dry swab over 24 hours old, multiple swabs per vial, mislabeled, or unlabeled.

Storage:

Transport at room temperature. Upon arrival in laboratory, store refrigerated.

Availability:

Mon-Sun

Methodology:

Culture

Lab/Phone:

330-543-8406

TAT:

72 hours

Additional Info:

Throat specimens are cultured for Group A Streptococcus only. Orders must state specific site of specimen. If patient has a positive Group A Antigen test, a Strep culture is not necessary. Antibiotic sensitivities will be performed only on non-respiratory sites.

CPT Code:

87081

Synonyms:

Throat Culture for Strep; Strep Screen Culture

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