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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
Rayon-tipped swab provided with the Sofia kit
Specimen Type
Throat swab
Minimum Volume
Rayon-tipped swab provided with the Sofia kit
Specimen Stability
It is recommended that swab samples be processed as soon as possible after collection. Swabs can be held in any clean, dry plastic tube or sleeve.
| Ambient | 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
For confirmatory testing, POC users can manually order a PCR test and send 1 White cap BD Eswab to the clinical laboratory for testing.
CPT Codes
87880
Last review/edit date
2025