Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time
not to exceed 12 hours.
Soft Order Code
SGRPA
Test Updated:
Synonyms
Culture, Throat / Oropharynx
Streptococcus pyogenes, Throat / Oropharynx
Beta Strep Group A Culture, Throat / Oropharynx
Strep Screen, Throat / Nasopharynx
SIA
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Test Overview
Test Methodology
Real time PCR
Test Usage
Real time PCR test to detect Beta Strep Group A
Reference Range
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collection Offsite
Normal Volume
1 ESwab
Minimum Volume
1 ESwab
Billing Information
CPT Code
87651
Pro Fee Code
LOINC