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Test Code SAS CULTURE, THROAT STREP A ONLY

Performing Location

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Method

Microbiological culture & identification techniques

Specimen Source

Throat - Pharyngeal swab sample

CPT

87081

LOINC

11268-0

Collection Container

Dual Swab Culturette

 

Specimen Minimum Volume

No specific volume applies

 

Reference Values

NO BETA STREPTOCOCCUS ISOLATED

 

Turn-Around Guidelines

Daily

Maximum Hard copy 3 Days
Stat availability No (order GASS for Stat Rapid Antigen Test

 

Collection Instructions

Collection Instructions:

    1. Depress tongue gently with a tongue depressor.

    2. Extend the sterile dual swab between the tonsillar pillars and behind the uvula. Avoid touching the cheeks, tongue, uvula, or lips.

    3. Sweep the swabs back and forth across the posterior pharynx, tonsillar areas and any inflamed or ulcerated areas to obtain sample.

    4. Replace the swabs in the transport tube and crush ampule of transport media. THE AMPULE MUST BE CRUSHED so that transport tube moistens the end of the swab to insure the viability of the microorganisms.

    Special Handling

    Crush ampule to release transport media.

    Dry swabs are not suitable for processing