65100:STREPTOCOCCUS GROUP A ANTIGEN DETECTION, RAPID

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65100:STREPTOCOCCUS GROUP A ANTIGEN DETECTION, RAPID
Alias Names: Rapid Group A Streptococcus Antigen
Methodology: Antigen/Antibody Reaction
Edit Date: 3/17/2009
Performed: Daily
Released: Same day as tested
CPT Code: 87430
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: Throat specimen using a rayon swab. Place swab in a plastic transport tube. Collect two swabs if possible. Do not place swab in transport media.
Stability: 48 hours ambient or refrigerated. Unstable frozen.
Transport: Ambient or refrigerated.
Comments: Negative Streptococcus Group A Antigen Detection test is confirmed by culture. Additional charges will be added for the culture and for the typing of any beta streptococci isolated.
Rejection Criteria: Specimens collected with calcium alginate swabs, swabs with wooden shafts, or transport systems containing charcoal; frozen specimen.

Negative.

Interpretive Data: Negative Rapid Streptococcus Group A Antigen Detection Screens are confirmed by culture.

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