Test Code 8179 Strep Group A

Important Note

Specimen must arrive within 2 hours of collection.

Identification of Strep Group A.

Copley Hospital

Immunoassay

Specimen Type: Swab
Container/Tube: Culture Swab
Specimen Volume: Entire Specimen

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect throat specimen using a culture swab.

2. Throat swabs are contraindicated for patient with an inflamed epiglottis.

3. Transport specimen at room temperature.

Normal: Negative

Room Temperature: 2 Hours

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time: 1 Day

Strep Group A

Strep

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