CPT/HCPCS
87880
Order Code
POC03
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Test Includes
Rapid Strep
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Throat Swab
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Sterile Transport Container
Preferred Specimens
Throat Swab
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Clinical Significance
Used for the detection of Strep A antigen in a throat swab.
Reference Ranges
Not Detected
