Beta Strep Gp A Culture, Throat

Understand what Beta Strep Gp A Culture, Throat signals

LOINC codes: 11268-0
Commercial laboratory assays: 2

We have not added a physiological summary for this biomarker yet. Compare the commercial laboratory assays and population reference ranges below.

Compare commercial laboratory assays for Beta Strep Gp A Culture, Throat

Check orderable catalog codes, specimen types, fasting requirements, and demographic reference ranges across laboratories.

Streptococcus Group A Culture

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 4485
Specimen: Swab
Fasting: Not stated
LOINC: 11268-0
Turnaround: Set up: Daily; Report available: 3 days

Laboratory assay overview

Group A Streptococcus (S. pyogenes) is the most common cause of bacterial pharyngitis ("Strep throat") causing local pharyngeal pain, adenopathy, and fever. In addition, it is important to treat infections caused by this virulent organism in order to avoid potential, morbid complications including peritonsillar and retropharyngeal abscesses, bacteremia, rheumatic fever, and acute glomerulonephritis. Group A Streptococcus, however, may also be isolated in small numbers as part of the oropharyngeal flora of asymptomatic carriers.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 4485

β-Hemolytic Streptococcus Culture, Group A Only

Laboratory: Labcorp
Test code: 008169
Specimen: Swab
Fasting: Not stated
LOINC: 11268-0
Turnaround: 2 - 3 days

Laboratory assay overview

This test is used to isolate and identify group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus ( S. pyogenes ); establish the diagnosis of strep throat; and establish the diagnosis of perianal streptococcal dermatitis in children <10 years old.

Labcorp test directory, test code 008169

Verify these ranges and sources

We compile every detail above directly from named laboratory directories and published clinical studies. Laboratories calculate standard reference intervals from the statistical distribution of tested populations for a specific assay method and demographic group, rather than setting universal optimal targets.

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