Culture-Group A Strep Screen

Label Mnemonic:	GPACX
Epic code:	LAB2326
Downtime form:	Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology

Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section

Specimen(s):

Throat Swab, Rectal Swab

Collection Medium:

ESwab Collection & Transport System (Hospital Stores #74541)

Testing Schedule:

0700-2200, 7 days a week, including holidays. Cultures are completed within 2-3 days.

Comments:

Cultures are examined for Group A, C and G Streptococcus and Arcanobacterium. Rapid Group A Streptococcus screening is done by nucleic acid amplification and assays only for Group A Streptococcus.

CPT Code:

87081