STREP SCREEN
Name: STREP SCREEN
Mnemonic: SS
Container: STERILE SWAB/CULTURETTE
Handling: Specimen: Throat: swab of back of throat and tonsils
Vaginal: swab(s) of the vaginal introitus and anorectum.
Methodology: Standard culture procedures
Required Information: Source,Sensitivity ordered?Penicillin allergic patient, sensi ordered?
Reported: Preliminary 1 day; final at 2 days; sensitivity 2-3 days (if indicated for group B streptococcus only)
CPT: 87081
Department: Microbiology
Note: Additional charges may vary based on id/sensi of significant isolates.