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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Strep throat
Performed: Daily
Turn Around Time: Preliminary report 24 hours, Final report 48 hours
CPT Codes: 87081
Performed By: Microbiology Lab
Notes: For Group A Streptococcus and Arcanobacterium species. See Neisseria gonorrhoeae culture or Diphtheria culture if required.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Throat Culture |
Culture |
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|
No significant pathogens isolated |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Throat |
Eswab |
1 |
swab |
|
Room Temperature |
Room Temperature |