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Test Code LAB2149 Group A Streptococcus by PCR

Additional Codes:

GAS PCR

Includes:

The Group A Step Assay is a rapid in vitro diagnostic test for the qualitative detection of Group A beta -hemolytic Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes) nucleic acids isolated from throat swab specimens obtained from patients with signs and symptoms of pharyngitis, such as sore throat. 

Collection:

Specimen: Throat swab

Container: Regular E-Swab only

Unacceptable Conditions:

Culturette swabs no longer accepted as of January 28, 2019.

Storage Instructions:

Transport Room temperature.  Specimen stable Room Temp: 2 days; Refrigerated: 1 week

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Within one hour of receipt in laboratory

Test Availability:

As received 

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH318 Children’s Hospital

Interpretive Data:

Not Detected:  No Group A Strep A DNA detected Detected:   Group A Strep A DNA detected