Test Overview
Test Methodology

Culture

Reference Range *

No Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci or Arcanobacterium isolated

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

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time

48 hours

Soft Order Code
RESPG
MiChart Code
RESPG
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Microbiology
    Section
    Microbiology
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen from throat or oropharynx and place in ESwab. When taking throat specimen, swab both tonsillar pillars and oropharynx.

    Normal Volume
    Eswab
    Storage Temperature
    Ambient or Refrigerated: Up to 48 hours Frozen: No
    Rejection Criteria
    Specimen older than 48 hours.
    Additional Information

    If Streptococcus group A is suspected, please order ERSTA or SGRPA.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    87070
    Fee Code
    32256
    NY State Approved
    No