Test Code SCSTPA Strep A Culture, LAB2168
Performing Laboratory
St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Rectal, or other
Container/Type: Aerobic culture swab
Specimen Volume: Swab
Additional Information: Indicate specimen source on specimen container and in computer.
Specimen transport: Ambient
Reference Values
No beta hemolytic Strep isolated.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday - Sunday
Methodology
Culture by conventional methods
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87081
Report Available
2-3 Days