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

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.

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.