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Test Code LAB0885 Strep A PCR, Ira ONLY

Performing Lab

Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital

Ordering Recommendations

For the detection of Group A Strep in throat swab specimens.

Collection Device

Contact the Laboratory for collection supplies.

Preferred:

Use the swab in the Strep collection kit. 

Acceptable:

Foam, polyester, HydraFlock® and nylon flocked throat swabs can be used to collect throat swab samples. BBL™ CultureSwab™ Liquid Amies transport media system (eSwab) is also acceptable.

Collection Instructions

Collect the patient specimen by swabbing the posterior pharynx, tonsils and other inflamed areas. Avoid touching the tongue, cheeks and teeth with the swab.

Place swab in plastic tube provided and send to lab at room temperature ASAP.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

 

Room Temp Dry Swab 72 hours
  eSwab 6 hours
Refrigerated Dry Swab 72 hours
  eSwab 6 hours

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room temp or refrigerated

Reference Interval

Group A Strep not detected

Synonyms

Strep A;Group A Strep;Strep Throat

Methodology

Isothermal nucleic acid amplification

Start Date

4/17/2019

Last Review Date

06/26/2025

7/11/25 AP