Test Code GAS Group A Strep

Specimen Type

Throat Swab

Container

Sterile swab

Minimum Volume

N/A

Stability

8 hours at 20-25°C/3 days at 2-8°C

Expected Turn Around Time

STAT/ASAP: 1 hour

Transfer Instructions

Transport swab at 2-8°C.

CPT

87880

Result Information

Result Name

Group A Strep