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Test Code LAB14535 GROUP A STREP PCR

Important Note

The swabs for this testing can be collected at any of UVMMC phlebotomy locations.

For collection and transport of throat swab specimens, use ESwab collection kit.

Throat swab specimens must be collected and tested before the printed expiration date on the ESwab collection kit label.

Do not freeze ESwab specimens.

Additional Codes

Orderable Codes:

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LAB14535 STREPPCR FAH6161 60489-2

Result Component(s):

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Result LOINC
Group A Strep PCR 12301011926 STREP FAH6162 60489-2

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
ESwab Collection Kit Throat swab Ambient N/A N/A N/A 48 hrs
ESwab Collection kit Throat swab Refrigerate N/A N/A N/A 6 days

Swab Collection Procedure:

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 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.

5. Cap the ESwab transport tube.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

7 days/24 hours/Not Available STAT

Method

PCR

Instrumentation

Cepheid GeneXpert

CPT Code(s)

87651

Reference Range

Negative for Group A Streptococcus

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes