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Test Code GASPCR Group A Strep PCR

Important Note

Replaces Beta Strep Culture, Throat (BSTR)

Specimen and Container/Tube

Throat

Transport Swab (not viral transport)

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

See UCMC collection instructions

 

Rejection Criteria

No swab in transport

Reference Values

Negative

Critical Values

 

All positive  culture

 

 

 

 

All

Turnaround Time

Day(s) Performed

24/7

CPT Codes

87651

Collection Instructions

UCMC Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Swab areas of exudation, membrane formation, or inflammation. Rub tonsillar crypts vigorously. Avoid touching oral mucosa or tongue with swab.
Specimen Transport: 24 hr, no refrigeration.


See Microbiology Specimen Collection:

  • See category “Respiratory Upper”, Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOLOGY, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), VIROLOGY

Test Components

Throat

Methodology

Molecular detection using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification performed on the Cepheid GeneXpert.

Last Reviewed Date

08/16/2022