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Intended Use
The Cephiad 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
The Cephiad Strep A test utilizes an automated real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect Streptococcus pyogenes DNA. This test is run on the Cephiad instruments.
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-SPC10S-RCUCJB-RCUCLS-BFC13A-STH-LDH-CUH-RCCFS-HSCH71-HCCES-RCCFMR-BUCRS
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Requirements:
Container/tube: ESwab throat swab
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
Frozen: Not acceptable
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87880