Test directory: Strep A by Nucleic Acid Test

Ordering Code5824
Test NameStrep A by Nucleic Acid Test
AliasStrep A PCR
Strep A Molecular
Beta Strep by PCR
Preferred SpecimenThroat Swab
Preferred ContainerLiquid Amies Collection and Transport System (e.g. Eswab)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 48 Hours
Refrigerated: 48 Hours
Rejection CriteriaCalcium alginate swab, Cotton swab, Dry cotton swab, Expired container/transport media, Frozen, Specimen older than stability limits, Wooden shaft swab
Avail. StatYES
Analytic Time1 Day
MethodologyReal-Time PCR

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 19, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
SourceALLSee report.
Group A Strep DNAALLNOT DETECTEDNOT DETECTED