Synonyms
Group A Strep Rapid detection / culture
Specimen Type
Swab
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB326
Lab Test Days
upon receipt
Standard TAT
2 days
Stat TAT
1 hour for Rapid Antigen detection
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2 swabs
Container Type
Liquid Stuart Culturette Swab (Red-Cap)
Collection Instructions
Collect (2) swabs by sweeping back and forth across inflamed areas of throat and tonsils. Return swabs to culturette media and transport to lab as soon as possible.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
24 hours
Rejection Criteria
Delay in transport or dried swabs.
Processing Instructions
Refer to microbiology processing manual
Included Tests
Group A rapid antigen detection by immunoassay (IA), with reflex to culture if negative. Culture will semi-quantitate the presence of Beta-Strep groups A,C, F and/or G.
Revised
08-10-17