Perianal Rapid Strep Screen Panel

Label Mnemonic:	RSPOCO
Downtime form:	Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology

Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section

Specimen(s):

Perianal Swab

Collection Medium:

ESwab Collection & Transport System (Hospital Stores #74541)

Minimum:

Collect: ONE ESwab (Product #74541).

Send the ESwab and requisition to Microbiology. A rapid screen will be performed for Group A Streptococcus, followed by culture backup.

Comments:

Epic code: LAB7639

This panel is available only in Epic.

CPT Code:

87880