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Rapid Strep A Test*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Rapid Strep A Test

In order to help ensure a low false negative test rate for our patients, all negative Rapid Strep A tests will be cultured. The culture will automatically be added as a reflex test for any Rapid Strep A test with a negative result. A culture report will be issued within two (2) days from the completion of the Rapid Strep A test result. This change will also help us remain compliant with our accrediting agency.

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen stable 48 hours room temp or refrigerated.
 

Specimen Type: Throat
Container/Tube: Swab
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions: Collect throat specimen using a culture swab.
Additional Information: Throat swabs are contraindicated for patient with inflamed epiglottis.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerated OK

Frozen NO

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Analytical Time:

1 day

Available Stat

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87880

Methodology

OSOM Ultra Strep A Test.  It is a color immunochromatographic assay using antibody labeled color particles coated at two separate locations in the test device. 

Reference Values

Negative

Special Instructions