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HelpTest Code CX STREP A Culture, Strep A, Throat
Additional Codes
LAB236
Collection Method
Throat collection method
Minimum Volume
Swab collected in Liquid Aimes Media, Aimes Gel Media, Liquid Stuart Media, or Stuart’s Gel Media
Container
Swab collected in Liquid Aimes Media, Aimes Gel Media, Liquid Stuart Media, or Stuart’s Gel Media
Acceptable Specimens
Throat, Pharynx, Oropharynx
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative
Reportable Units
Positive or Negative
Critical Value
Positive Strep A result
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, more than 1 specimen submitted per day, only 1 swab in specimen container |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 2 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87081
Last review/edit date
March 2024