Strep Culture (R/O Group A)
- Synonyms: Streptococcus pyogenes
- LIS Mnemonic: CST
Collect
Throat or peri-rectal swab with double swab culture device
Volume Required
1 swab
Minimum Required
1 swab
Transport
Send within two (2) hours: Room Temperature
Stability
Up to 24 hours after collection
Processing
Optimal specimen submission: within 2 hours after collection
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
Updates daily until final
CPT
87081
Methodology
Culture
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