Rapid Strep A (PCR)
Specimen Requirements
Foam-Tipped Swab in White Top or Red Top Tube (no gel)
Stability
Test as soon as possible after collection, or stabile refrigerated for 72 hours
Reference Range
Reported as Detected or Not detected. Expected results are Not detected.
Instrumentation
Abbott ID Now
Methodology
Nucleic acid amplification technology
Test Schedule/Analytical Time/ Test Priority
Daily / Same day / Available STAT
CPT (s)
87651