CULTURE BETA STREPTOCOCCUS GROUP A
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: BC
UPHSM LIS Test #: 511
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 2 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 511
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 2 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume:
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Throat swabs
Collection Info:
Performed from throat swabs. Send specimen in Culturette.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Throat swabs
Collection Info:
Performed from throat swabs. Send specimen in Culturette.
Methods
Culture on Selective Blood Plate.
CPT Codes
87081
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative for Streptococcus pyogenes Grp A.