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Streptococcus (Group A) Rapid with Reflex to Culture

CPT Code(s): 87880; if reflexed, add 87081
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Throat swabs using a Rayon or Dacron® swab with a plastic shaft.
Specimen Preparation:Transport two throat swabs, either dry or in a liquid transport system containing Modified Stuart's Medium (e.g., culturette or culturette II).
Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature.
Stability:Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • Culture, ThroatRapid Strep A TestRapid Streptococcus Group A PanelThroat Culture
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