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TJ06 : Throat Culture, R/O Group A Strep. ONLY

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
Throat Culture, R/O GAS
Methodology:
Bacterial Culture
Clinical Utility:
Group A beta hemolytic Streptococcus (GAS) is an important pathogen that causes pharyngitis. A throat culture is performed by using a throat swab to detect the presence of group A streptococcus bacteria, the most common cause of strep throat. These bacteria also can cause other infections, including scarlet fever, abscesses, and pneumonia.

ORDERING:

Test Code:
TJ06-6
Turnaround Time:
3 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
Swab-E
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Swab-E 1 Refrigerate 5 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
ES: Collect specimen with swab then place swab into transport carrier; Label with name and source
Alternative Specimen:
Swab-Bacterial Culture, Swab-Amies with Charcoal-Black, Agar Plate, Nut Agar Slant

Billing:

CPT Codes:
87070 x 1

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