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HelpTest Code GASS STREP A AG RAPID, THR rfx CULT
Performing Location
Method
BD CHEK Grp A Strep Kit-Lateral Flow Immunoassay
Specimen Type
Throat
CPT
87880
LOINC
18481-2
Specimen Required
Pharyngeal swab sample
Dual Swab Culturette
Specimen Minimum Volume
No sample volume applies
Reference Values
NO GROUP A STREP ANTIGEN DETECTED
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Collection Instructions
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Select a dual swab culturette for collection of the specimen. Remove swab from transport tube.
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Depress tongue gently with a tongue depressor.
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Extend the sterile dual swab between the tonsillar pillars and behind the uvula. Avoid touching the cheeks, tongue, uvula, or lips.
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Sweep the swabs back and forth across the posterior pharynx, tonsillar areas and any inflamed or ulcerated areas to obtain sample.
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Replace the swabs in the transport tube and crush the ampule while holding the ampule upward.
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THE AMPULE MUST BE CRUSHED so that transport tube moistens the end of the swab to insure the viability of the microorganisms.
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If only a single swab is obtained from the oropharyngeal source, only a culture will be performed.
Special Handling
Crush ampule to release transport media.
Dry swabs are not suitable for processing