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Test Code RAPST Rapid Strep [Group A Antigen], Swab

Specimen Volume

Varies

Preferred Specimen

Swab, Sterile

Specimen Handling Instructions

Collect double aerobic swabs (2).

Transport

Routine courier pick-up

Cutoff Time

None

Department

Microbiology

Methodology

Immunochromatographic

Stat Turn-around Time

1 Hour

Routine Turn-around Time

1 Day

Reference Ranges

Not detected. Negative results reflex to culture