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Test Code STPCR Throat - Streptococcus Group A PCR

Methodology

Solana GAS Assay

Specimen Type

Throat Swab

Preferred Collection Container

E-SWAB

Collection Volume

One Swab

Minimum Collection Volume

1 swab

Transport

Ambient

Rejection Criteria

Unlabelled swab; Duplicate throat swab received within 24 hours; Swabs >2 days at Room Temperature; Swab > 8 days refrigerated; Swab collected in transport media not designated as acceptable; Specimen source other than throat

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 8 days

Turn Around Time

16 hours

Lab Department

Microbiology

Alias

Streptococcus pyogenes Group A PCR

Ordering Info

This test replaces Strep A DNA Probe (SADNA)

EPIC Code

LAB2522A

Acceptable Collection Container

Eswab – Throat; Liquid Amies Throat Swab; Liquid Stuart Throat Swab; Sterile Rayon Throat Swab; Sterile Polyester Throat SwabCopan swab;dacron swab

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday