Group A Strep Screen
Order Code: C GPA
Order Form: A-1a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory or Epic Req
Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591
Bacteriology/Virology Section
Specimen:
Throat Swab
Collection Medium:
Aerobic Culturette
Testing Schedule:
0700-2200, 7 days a week, including holidays. Cultures are completed within 2-3 days.
Comments:
For children and adolescents, a negative rapid GAS antigen detection test should be confirmed with a throat culture. A negative rapid antigen test without culture confirmation is considered an acceptable practice for adults because of the lower incidence of GAS pharyngitis and minimal risk of rheumatic fever. Practice guidelines for the diagnosis of GAS pharyngitis are available at Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) (Clin Infect Dis 2002; 35:113-25) and Circulation (Circulation 2009; 119:1541-1551).
CPT Code:
87081
 
See also:
Bacterial Culture