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CULTURE, GROUP A STREP

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2117    Geisinger Epic ID:  14604

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Perianal swabs


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
Amies or Liquid Stuarts Swab
Specimen required: 

One swab.


Special notes: 

The Group A Strep PCR(GASPCR) is recommended. Check expiration date on transport device before use.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Room temperature


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature < 72 hours


Rejection criteria: 

Improperly labeled/identified specimen. Improper swab type received. Expired collection device/swab. Grossly contaminated specimen. Delay in transport or transport at the wrong temperature.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

No Group A Strep isolated


Critical values/courtesy alerts: 
Group A Strep isolated
CPT code(s):  87081
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Isolation and identification of Group A streptococci. Bacterial identification performed as appropriate. Additional charges may apply.


Methodology: 
Culture
Synonyms: 

GRPAC, STREP, GROUP A STREP CULTURE, GROUP A, PYOGENES, STREP PYOGENES


Clinical significance: 

GAS is a cause of perianal rash in children.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Donna Wolk PhD, D(ABMM)
Raquel Martinez, PhD, D(ABMM)
Review Date:  12/31/2024

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