BETA STREPTOCOCCUS SCREEN (STREP PYROGENES GROUP A)
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: BS
UPHSM LIS Test #: 522
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 15 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 522
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 15 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume:
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Throat swab
Collection Info:
Performed from throat swabs; collect specimen using a "Culturette" swab.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Throat swab
Collection Info:
Performed from throat swabs; collect specimen using a "Culturette" swab.
Methods
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Clinical Utilities
Detection of Streptococcus pyogenes group A antigen.
CPT Codes
87880QW
* 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 group A.
