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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code GRPAS Group A Strep PCR Screen

Sample Type

throat swab

Collection Tube

 E-swab.                                                                  

*** Do not use calcium alginate swabs***

Specimen Handling Instructions

Storage: 2-30oC  (Ambient and Refrigerated Acceptable)

Transport

Transport: 2-30oC (Ambient and Refrigerated Acceptable)

Department

Microbiology

Sample Stability

Eswab (@ 15-30oC )=48 hours / Eswab (Refrigerated) =6 days