Test ID NBLD0533 Group A Streptococcus by NAT
AKA
Rapid Strep A
Strep
Group A Strep
GAS
Specimen Type/Requirements
White top (ESwab in 1 mL Liquid Aimes Medium) tube - Throat
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | Up to 48 hrs - Send to lab immediately if possible | |
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Refrigerated | 6 days | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Nucleic Acid Detection
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
87651