Test Code LAB885 Quick Strep, Rapid Testing for Group A Strep (with reflex to Throat Screen)

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center / Asante Three Rivers Medical Center / Ashland Community Hospital

3060051

Qualitative detection of Group A strep antigen.

Swab suspicious lesions in throat/tonsillar area.

Monday through Sunday

Same day. STAT: 30 minutes

87880

Use: Detection of Group A Strep Antigen in throat swabs as an aid to diagnosis of Strep Throat.

Note: Negative results will automatically reflex an order for a throat screen (THRSCR)

Ambient

Viable for 48 hours in culturette

Microbiology