68410:STREPTOCOCCUS GROUP A DETECTION BY DNA PROBE
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| Methodology: |
DNA Probe |
| Edit Date: |
5/15/2010 |
| Performed: |
Daily |
| Released: |
Same day as tested |
| CPT Code: |
87650 |
| Specimen Collection Details |
| Collection: |
Specimen from throat using a transport swab. NOTE: Only throat-source specimen is acceptable. |
| Handling: |
Must reach testing department within 48 hours of collection. |
| Transport: |
Ambient. |
| Comments: |
This test only detects Streptococcus Group A. Validated only for throat sources using certain transport swabs. |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Dry swabs; specimen from source other than throat; specimen received in laboratory more than 48 hours after collection. |