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HelpTest Code LAB20390 Group A Strep PCR (Streptococcus Pyogenes)
Department
Immunology
Collection Requirements
Throat Specimen- Eswab in Liquid Amies
Primary Collection Container
Eswab
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Testing Volume
1 Swab
Reference Range
Not Detected
Methodology
Real-Time PCR
Performed
Sunday-Saturday
Reported
As completed
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen
Any swab other than Eswab
Additional Information
No reflex culture needs to be performed