Perianal Rapid Strep Screen Panel
Label Mnemonic: RSPOCO
Downtime form: A-1a 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