Test Name

• CULTURE, BETA STREPTOCOCCUS GROUP A, THROAT

Test Code

• 4040

Test Synonym

• GROUP A BETA STREP, THROAT CULTURE, STREP A

Minimum Volume

• 1 Swab

Specimen Type

• Swab In Transport Medium

Primary Container

• Culture Swab, Culturette

Transport Temp

• Ambient

TAT

• 3 days

Specimen Requirements

• Swab, transport media.

Specimen Retention

• Throat culture for Group A Streptococcus ONLY.