Special Requirement

Transport swab

Methodology

Standard reference procedure for the culture and identification of Beta-hemolytic strep

Special Instructions

Specify the collection, transport the specimen at room temperature. Will only rule out the presence or absence of Beta hemolytic Strep Grp A or B.

Collection Days

Monday-Friday

Report Available

87081

CPT Code

Final at 72 hours

Reference Range

None

Interfering Substance