RAPID BETA STREP SCREEN
- Code
- 800.0115
- Name
- RAPID BETA STREP SCREEN
- Category
- None
- Department
- Serology
- Start Date
- Expiration Date
- Synonyms
- Quick Strep; Rapid Strep
- CPT Codes
- 87880
- Site
- Main Lab
- Reference Test
Specimen Information
- Type
Throat Swab
- Volume
See Special Instructions
- Transport Info
Refrigerated
24 Hour stability- Fasting Required?
- False
- Patient Instructions
Use tongue depressor to gently depress tongue. Extend swab between tonsillar pillars and behind uvula; avoid touching cheeks, tongue, uvula, or lips. Any exudate should be touched.
- Reference Range
Negative
- Methodology
Lateral Flow Immunoassay
Clinical Significance
Identify Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci; antigen establishes the diagnosis of Strep throat.