Streptococcus Group A Culture, Rectal

Test Overview

Test Methodology

Culture

Test Usage

Isolate and identify group A beta-hemolytic streptococci

Reference Range*

No beta streptococci group A isolated

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Limitations

The culture will be screened only for Group A Beta-hemolytic Strep.

Test Details

Days Test Performed

Daily

Analytic Time

24 - 72 hours

Soft Order Code

SSN

MiChart Code

Streptococcus Group A Culture

Synonyms

Beta Strep Group A Culture, Rectal
SSN
BETA STREPTOCOCCUS CULTURE
Culture, Beta Strep Group A, Rectal
Streptococcus pyogenes, Rectal

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Laboratory

Microbiology

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Specimen Requirements

Offsite Collection Instructions

Collect specimen from anorectum. Insert swab into aerobic transport tube and bend the swab at the breakpoint to break the shaft. Refrigerate and send within 48 hours of collection. Specimen should be sent for culture before antimicrobial therapy is started. If performing a rapid strep screen at the point of care, after collection insert the swab into the Eswab liquid, swish to mix well and then remove the swab to use for the onsite rapid test. If the rapid test is negative the remaining liquid in the Eswab transport tube may be sent for culture; do not place the swab back into the liquid after performing the rapid test.

Rejection Criteria

Specimen older than 48 hours.

Container

Normal Volume

1 swab

Minimum Volume