Click here for more information about laboratory operations and procedures
Streptococcus Group A Culture
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | P118 |
| Performed by | Microbiology |
| In House Availability | Set up daily, day and evening shifts |
| Method | Selective media |
| Collection Instructions | If other throat organisms are of interest they must be specified on the Microbiology requisition. |
| Container type | Polyester swab in charcoal transport media. Note: If Streptococcus Group A antigen testing is also being requested it is required to submit two polyester swabs in a paper envelope. |
| Sample type | Throat swab |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Critical value | Positive culture from normally sterile site specimen. |
| Synonyms | Bacterial culture; Beta-hemolytic Strep; beta-strep; Throat culture |
| Stability | Room temperature 24 hours |
| Turn around times | 2 days |
| Additional information | If other organisms are requested the specimen will be processed as Bacterial Culture, Respiratory |
| LOINC code | 11268-0 |
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:52:37 AM |
| Entry Number | 875 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667