Rapid Strep (Group A)
- LIS Mnemonic: RSA
Collect
Throat specimen with double swab culture device
Volume Required
double swab culture set
Minimum Required
double swab culture set
Transport
Send within two (2) hours: Room Temperature
Stability
Up to 24 hours at room temp
Unacceptable conditions
Less that Two (2) Swabs in Culture Swab System; specimens from sites other than throat.
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
60 minute expected turn around time
Reflex Testing
If negative, Culture, R/O Strep A is performed CPT 87081
CPT
87072
Methodology
EIA ; culture for specimens negative for rapid test
Remarks
Test detects antigen not viable organisms. Do not use as test of cure. If one swab is submitted, a culture, not rapid antigen testing will be performed.
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