Test Code GASPCR Group A Streptococcus PCR
Methodology
Real Time (RT) PCR
Performing Laboratory
Munson Medical Center Laboratory Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
Throat swab, either BBL Culture swab or E swab in (liquid amies)
Reference Values
Negative for Group A Strep
Frequency
Performed 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
CPT Coding
87651