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HelpTest Code LAB885 RAPID STREP SCREEN (THROAT ONLY)
Additional Codes
Internal: 10662
External: RAPIDSTREP
Beaker: LAB885
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Aerobic Culturette (swab)
Specimen Type: Dacron, non-wooden shaft.
Specimen Processing: Collect as for throat culture.
Method
Rapid Immunoassay
Synonyms
Strep Screen, Rapid; Group A Beta Strep Rapid Screen
CPT Codes
87430
Department
Microbiology
Test Schedule
Daily and STAT at SCMC Redmond & Bend
Test Includes
Group A Strep Antigen. If negative, a culture for Beta Strep is added with a 2nd swab. Patient is then only charged for Strep Screen.