Test Code Quick Group A Strep Antigen Group A Strep Antigen, Rapid
AKA (Description)
Group A Streptococcal Antigen
Specimen Requirement
Rapid Strep Kit (FMH Lab / TVC Lab) which includes Sterile Rayon Tipped Applicator in BD Vacutainer tube and Culturette Swab
Min. Volume
Sterile Rayon Tipped Aplicator and Culturette swabs
Special Instructions
Both swabs included in the Rapid Strep Kit must be inoculated and submitted to the lab.
Test Included
Kit test: positive or negative for Strep. Pyogenes (Group A Strep)
Negative kit test: C Throat automatically ordered
TAT
Kit test: 4 hours