Group A Streptococcus Culture, Throat Build info

Synonyms

• STREP A CULTURE, THROAT
• GAS
• GRP A STREP
• PYOGENES
• PHARYNGITIS
• CULTURE - GROUP A STREPTOCOCCUS
• LAB236

Procedure Name

STREP A CULTURE, THROAT

Procedure Master Number

LAB236

Cerner Name

Throat Culture

Procedure ID

1120

Clinical Info

Throat culture screens for group A Streptococcus only.
Note:
PCR is more sensitive for identifying Group A Streptococcus.

Specimen Sources

Specimen Types

Container

Throat specimen collected in E-Swab

Collection Instructions

1. Obtain specimen using a E- swab.
2.Tilt patient’s head back to assist in
opening of mouth as wide as possible.                                                                                                                                                                                                 3.Depress tongue with a tongue depressor so swab does not touch oral mucosa or
tongue.
4. If patient has complained of 1 spot being
sore, swab that area well.
5. In 1 continuous motion:
A. Swab 1 tonsillar area up then down.
B. Move to back of throat as far down as
possible and swab there.
C. Move to other tonsillar area and swab.
D. Swab behind uvula and remove swab.
6. Return swab to sterile culture transport
tube to ensure specimen preservation.
7. Label tube with patient’s name (first and
last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
 Note:  Specimen source is required on
request form for processing.

Specimen Volume

Transport Instructions

Maintain sterility and
forward promptly at ambient temperature.

Specimen Stability

Up to 48 hours at room temperature.

Methodology

Bacterial
culture

Days Performed

7 days/week

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87081

PDM

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Results

Result Interpretation

Reference Values

No beta streptococcus group A

Forms