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. |
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