Beta Strep Gp A Culture, Throat

LOINC codes: 11268-0
Tests that measure Beta Strep Gp A Culture, Throat: Labcorp 1, Quest Diagnostics 1

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Labcorp 1 test

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β-Hemolytic Streptococcus Culture, Group A Only 008169
Swab · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 3 days
Method and collection
Method
Culture
Collection
For strep throat, both tonsillar pillars and the oropharynx should be swabbed. Do not allow the swab to touch the tongue.
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Quest Diagnostics 1 test

Single-analyte tests

Streptococcus Group A Culture 4485
Swab · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Daily; Report available: 3 days
Method and collection
Method
Bacterial Culture, Aerobic Routine Isolation and Identification Procedures; susceptibility testing not routinely performed
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LOINC 11268-0
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