Streptococcus (Group A/C/G) Molecular Detection, Throat

Synonyms

• DYSGALACTIAE
• GAS
• LAB11482
• PHARYNGITIS
• PYOGENES
• STREP THROAT BY PCR
• STREP THROAT PCR
• STREPPCR
• THROAT CULTURE

Cerner Name

Strep Throat PCR

Clinical Info

Preferred test for the detection of Streptococci causing pharyngitis.

Specimen Sources

Oropharynx/Throat

Specimen Types

Swab

Specimen Volume

Container

Swab

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: : BD™ Liquid Amies Elution Swab (ESwab), Liquid Amies Single Plastic Applicator, Liquid Stuart Single Plastic Applicator,
Puritan Liquid Amies Transport System, and Sterile Rayon and Polyester Throat Swabs.
Obtain specimen using a culture transport swab. Tilt patient’s head back to assist in opening of mouth as wide as possible. Depress tongue with
a tongue depressor so swab does not touch oral mucosa or tongue. If patient has complained of 1 spot being sore, swab that area well. In 1
continuous motion: Swab 1 tonsillar area up then down. Move to back of throat as far down as possible and swab there. Move to other tonsillar
area and swab. Swab behind uvula and remove swab. Return swab to sterile culture transport tube to ensure specimen preservation. Label
 tube with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature.  
 

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Nucleic acid test that uses Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
A Real-Time PCR test for the qualitative detection and differentiation of Group A ?-hemolytic Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes) and pyogenic 
Group C and G ?-hemolytic Streptococcus from throat swab specimens.

Days Performed

Monday - Sunday
 
Specimen can be stored at room temperature or 2°C to 8°C for up to seven days.

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87651
87798

PDM

1763099

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Orderable Everywhere

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms

• Strep Throat PCR 5-22-17