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Test Code STPCULA Strep Culture, Group A, Rectal

Additional Codes

ALAB: STPCULA

MA Cerner: Strep Culture, Grp A Rectal or (Rectal Strep Culture)

Specimen Requirement

Rectal swab collected using a Cultureswab collection device.

Additional Specimen Collection Information

Label the specimen appropriately with two identifiers, patient name and another identifier, (patient ID number, DOB, etc.) include specimen source, date and time of collection. Transport the specimen to the laboratory as soon as convenient, within 24 hours of collection.

Test Method

Manual; Agar Growth and Biochemical Identification

Performance

Testing performed Monday through Sunday.

Reference Values

No Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus isolated.

CPT Code Information

87081 Identification of Microorganism; Culture, presumptive, pathogenic organisms, screening only

Useful For

Diagnosis of streptococcal infections

LOINC Code Information

17656-0 Streptococcus pyogenes [Presence] in unspecified specimen by organism specific culture