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Rapid Strep A (PCR)

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Strep A (ID NOW)

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