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Test Code LAB885 Strep A PCR

Intended Use

The Cepheid Strep A test is a rapid, qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the detection of Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A B-hemolytic Streptococcus, Strep A) in throat swab specimens from patients with signs and symptoms of pharyngitis.

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Performing Laboratory

RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Throat Swab

Container/tube: ESwab (white top)

 

Collection Instructions: 

1.  Use the ESwab Collection and Transport System.  Remove the swab from the wrapper.

2.  Swab the posterior pharynx, tonsils, and other inflamed areas.  Avoid touching the tongue, cheeks, and teeth with the swab when collecting the specimens.

3.  Uncap the ESwab transport tube.

4.  Place the specimen containing swab into the ESwab transport tube and break the swab at the indicated score line. Cap the ESwab transport tube.  

5.  Label ESwab with Epic label or with patient name and date of birth.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 48 hours

Refrigerated: 6 days

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87880