Specimen Requirements
Title
Group A Streptococcus Screen
Specimen Requirement
Swab up and down the back of the throat and against any white patches in the tonsillar area. Use sterile swab transport media. Used in the detection of Streptococcus pyogenes group A antigen.
Methodology
Stability
Room Temp: 72 hours
Reference Range
By Report
Turnaround
1 day
Clinical Use
Rapid detection of Streptococcus pyogenes group A antigen.
Test Code
QUICK