Culture, Streptococcus A
Additional Codes
LAB236
Performing Laboratory
MBMC-Microbiology
Methodology
Culture
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Rectal only
Container/Tube: Swab or Eswab
Specimen Volume: 1 swab
Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source.
Additional Information: Deliver to laboratory as soon as possible.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Preliminary report at 24 hours.
Reference Values
Not applicable
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87081