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HelpTest Code Rapid Strep - R Group A Beta Strep Rapid - Reflex Culture
Aliases
Beta Strep Group A Rapid-w/ Reflex, Rapid Beta strep Group A – w/ Reflex, Rapid Strep – w/ Reflex, Throat Beta Strep Rapid – w/ Reflex
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 cheeck surfaces and collect the specimen from the back of the throat or tonsils.
Collection Method
Rayon-tipped throat double swab/dual swab
Minimum Volume
Double ended swab/Dual swab (extra swab for confirmatory culture if result is negative)
Container
BBL CultureSwab
Preferred Specimen
Red Top Swab, oropharyngeal
Acceptable Specimens
Rayon-tipped throat double swab/dual swab
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative
Reportable Units
Positive/Negative
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold |
N/A |
| Icterus Threshold |
N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold |
N/A |
| Other |
QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient |
24 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) |
48 hours |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) |
N/A |
Performance Information
| 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 |
Additional Information/Important Notes
Negative result will reflex to a C Throat Beta Strep (Throat Beta Strep Culture) as long as 2 swabs were collected for testing. If only one swab sent for testing, it cannot be used for culture after testing with the rapid strep kit.
CPT Codes
87880