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EPIC CODE: LAB1369 Strep Group A Molecular Test

Additional Codes

Sunquest: STREPA

REGIONAL HOSPITAL PERFORMING

UnityPoint Health Methodist
UnityPoint Health Proctor
UnityPoint Health Pekin

Collect

Collection- Sterile Foamed tipped applicator- swabbing ONLY the posterior pharynx and tonsils

Collection- orange cap COPAN FLOQSwab – swabbing ONLY the posterior pharynx and tonsils

For testing performed at the Hospital or Methodist Reference Lab testing collect:

eSwab Transport System, containing  a sterile swab and tube filled with 1mL of Amies Liquid transport medium --- swabbing the back of the throat, the tonsils, and against any white patches in the tonsillar area.

For testing performed at UnityPoint Clinics use the following:

Collection- Sterile Foamed tipped applicator- swabbing ONLY the posterior pharynx and tonsils

Collection- orange cap COPAN FLOQSwab – swabbing ONLY the posterior pharynx and tonsils

Pediatric Requirements

-

Storage/Transport Temperature

Ambient air directly following collection to perform testing

Stability

Ambient Room temperature or Refrigerated (2-8 C) for 48 hours

Remarks

AVOID touching the tongue, teeth or cheeks. This may cause an invalid result.

Methodology

Qualitative detection of Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep) using nucleic acid amplification. Does NOT require a follow up culture for Group A detection.

RESULTING

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CPT

87651