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