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Test Code Strep A STREP A RAPID

Aliasis

Rapid Strep, Strep A

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparations required

Special Collection Instructions

Rayon swabs and BBL CultureSwab Liquid Stuart transport media are not suitable for use in this assay

Swab the posterior pharynx, tonsils and other inflamed areas. Avoid touching the tongue, cheeks and teeth with the swab.

Collection Method

Throat collection

Minimum Volume

1 swab

Container

Foam, Polyester, HydraFlock or Nylon flocked swabs

Preferred Specimen

NP/OP swab in sterile uncoated tube

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Foam, Polyster, HydraFlock, Nylon flocked, BBL CultureSwab Liquid Amies

Reference or Target Ranges

Not defined for this assay

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative

Invalid

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Other:                

Contamination, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

Rayon swabs and BBL CultureSwab Liquid Stuart transport media.

Specimen Stability

Ambient

72 Hours

Refrigerated         

72 Hours

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC Serology

Methodology/Method Description

ID NOW™ Strep A 2 utilizes isothermal nucleic acid amplification technology for the qualitative detection of Group A Strep bacterial nucleic acids.

CPT Codes

87651