Group A Beta Strep ID (STREP A ID)
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| Synonyms:
| Rapid Strep A, Direct Strep A |
| Specimen: | Throat;culture swab
Do not use swabs with calcium alginate, cotton tips, or wooden shafts.
For pediatric patients 18 yrs old or younger, use CultureSwab device and submit 2 swabs to permit reflexing of a negative test to a throat culture. |
| Volume: | 2 swabs for pediatric patients (18 or younger) |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Collection: | Maintain at room temperature for 8 hours; refrigerate at 2-8°C for 72 hours.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Incorrect collection device; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Methodology: | Lateral-flow Immunoassay |
| Test Use: | Rapid detection of Group A Beta Strep antigen. Negative results will reflex to a throat culture if 2 swabs are submitted. |
| Additional Information: | Pediatric patients get a throat culture automatically with negative results with proper submission of specimen. |
| Testing Includes: | Group A Beta Strep Antigen detection |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |