| Ordering Code | 5782R |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Direct Grp-A Strep, Reflex Culture |
| Alias | Rapid Direct Group A Strep Screen with Reflex Culture Direct Streptococcus Group A with Culture Reflex Group A Streptococcus Screen with |
| Preferred Specimen | Throat Swab |
| Preferred Container | Eswab |
| Other Specimen/Container | Other Bacterial Transport Device without gel media (e.g. Culturette EZ) |
| Optimum Volume | 2 Swabs Note: 2nd swab may be used for additional testing if the direct test is negative. |
| Collection Instructions | Using the Culturette EZ dual swab, collect material from the back of the throat, sampling any white patches in the tonsillar area. Use a tongue depressor to avoid contact with gums, cheek and tongue surfaces. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Ambient |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 48 Hours Refrigerated: 48 Hours |
| Rejection Criteria | Cotton swab, Frozen, Specimen older than stability limits |
| Avail. Stat | YES |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Immunoassay |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 20, 2024.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grp-A Strep Antigen | ALL | See report. |