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Streptococcus (Group A) Culture
0060126
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Ordering Recommendation
Gold standard for confirming group A streptococcal infection. Order when rapid testing is negative and suspicion of streptococcus is moderately high.
Mnemonic
MC STREP
Methodology
Culture/Identification
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Negative at 3 days
Positives as soon as detected
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Throat swab.
Specimen Preparation
Place swab in Eswab transport media (ARUP Supply #45877) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Stability
Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Culture negative for group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus.
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
87081; Identification CPT codes may vary based on method
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0060126 | Culture, Streptococcus (Group A) | 547-0 |
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Aliases
- Beta Streptococcus
- Beta-Hemolytic Strep
- Culture
- Strep
- Strep Group A
- Strep Group B
- Throat
Streptococcus (Group A) Culture
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