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Epic Code LAB1231050 Group A Streptococcus PCR (CHS)

Important Note

This test is only orderable and performable at the following hospital labs:

  • Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph Hospital Lab
  • Corewell Health Lakeland Niles Hospital Lab
  • Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital Lab

Test Name Alias

GASPCR

Interface Order Alias

1231050

Icons & Photos

ESwab with regular swab

ESwab with flexible minitip swab

 

Collection Instructions

Specimen Type: Throat Swab
Container/Tube: ESwab (preferred)
Collection Instructions:

  1. Depress the tongue with the a depressor.
  2. Using the swab collect from  white patches or red, raw areas of the throat (only). Avoid teeth, gums, tongue & uvula.
  3. Place the swab in the tube.
  4. Label the tube. Be sure to include source of specimen, date and time collected, patient's name and date of birth.
  5. Send to lab as soon as possible.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 48 hours

Refrigerated: 48 hours

Laboratory Retention: 4 days

Test Frequency

Available daily, usual TAT 2-3 days.

Reference Range

Not detected

Performing Department

Microbiology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

  • Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph Hospital Lab
  • Corewell Health Lakeland Niles Hospital Lab
  • Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital Lab

Methodology

Manual

CPT

87651
If identification and/or susceptibility are indicated, additional charges may follow.

CDM Code

3068765101

Epic Test ID

1230102778

Reviewed Date

Currently Under Review