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Test Code Rapid Strep NC Group A Beta Strep Rapid - No Reflex Culture

Aliases

Rapid Strep NC, Rapid Strep w/o Reflex to Culture

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Do not use calcium alginate, cotton-tipped or wooden shaft swabs. Avoid contact with teeth, gums, tongue, or cheek surfaces and collect the specimen from the back of the throat or tonsils.

Collection Method

Rayon-tipped throat swab

Minimum Volume

1 swab

Container


BBL CultureSwab

Preferred Specimen

Red Top Swab, oropharyngeal

Acceptable Specimens

Rayon-tipped throat swab

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection



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Hemolysis Threshold
 N/A
Icterus Threshold
 N/A
Lipemia Threshold
 N/A
Other
 QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability



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Ambient
 24 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C)
 48 hours
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C)
 N/A

Performance Information



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Days and Time Performed
 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time
 Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability
 Yes
Performing Bench
 UH Chemistry, WCH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description
 Sofia 2 FIA – Immunofluorescence

CPT Codes

87880