Specimen Requirements
Title
Group A Streptococcus Screen
Specimen Requirement
Using an ESwab, swab up and down the back of the throat and against any white patches in the tonsillar area.
2 are ESwabs needed for testing, in case of reflex.
Methodology
Stability
Room Temp: 72 hours
Reference Range
By Report
Turnaround
1 day
Clinical Use
Rapid detection of Streptococcus pyogenes group A antigen.
Test Code
QUICK