8276 Strep Screen Rapid Test

Specimen Type Specimen Stability Reference Range
Throat swab 48 Hours at Room Temperature See Report

Specimen Requirements

Bactiswab with liquid amies should be used.
Specimen Type:Throat swab

Method

QuickVue+ Strep (lateral-flow immunoassay)

Schedule

Monday-Saturday

Clinical Utility

This test is intended to aid in the rapid diagnosis of Group A Streptococcal infection.

CPT Codes

87880