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HelpTest Code POC STREP A Point of Care Rapid Strep A Screen
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POC14
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Container
1 White cap BD Eswab and 1 Throat swab (Sterile Rayon Tipped Applicator, Liquid Stuart Medium double swab, red cap)
Specimen Type
1 White cap BD Eswab and 1 Throat swab (Sterile Rayon Tipped Applicator, Liquid Stuart Medium double swab, red cap)
Minimum Volume
1 White cap BD Eswab and 1 Throat swab (Sterile Rayon Tipped Applicator, Liquid Stuart Medium double swab, red cap)
Specimen Stability
Red Swab
| Room Temperature (23°C) | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) |
48 hours |
White cap BD Eswab
| Ambient | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) | 6 days |
| Frozen(-20°C to -70°C) | Do not freeze swabs |
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative
Reportable Units
Negative or Positive
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Performing Bench | CPH Point of Care |
| Methodology/Method Description | Sofia 2 |
Reflex Testing
If negative, send Eswab to the clinical lab for culture.
CPT Codes
87880
Last review/edit date
2025