Rectal non-OB strep culture
Rectal non-OB strep culture-6525
Rectal non-OB strep culture
6525
87081.5
RTS
Strep culture
Identification, susceptibilities and serogrouping will be performed on all microbiology isolates considered by the laboratory to be significant.
This test is for the detection of group A streptococcus in non-OB patients
Rectal swab
Rectal swab:
- Insert swab approximately 1 cm into anal canal.
- Gently move the swab from side to side to sample the anal crypts.
- If fecal contamination occurs, discard swab and use another to obtain specimen.
- Place swab in transport medium.
ESwab standard tip collection kit (white)
Other bacterial culture swab
Other bacterial culture swab
ESwab:
Refrigerated - 48 hours
Ambient - 48 hours
Other bacterial culture swab:
Ambient - 24 hours
- Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
- Time delay between time of collection and receipt of specimen
- Improper transport container
- Improper transport temperature
- Inappropriate specimen type
- Leaking container
AHL - Microbiology: M
Daily
Preliminary: 1 day
Final: 2 days
Final: 2 days
Culture
Other recommended tests include:
- For diagnosing group B Streptococcus in pregnant women, order Vaginal/rectal OB strep culture (87081.1/VRS)
- For Group A Strep in vaginal specimen, order Vaginal non-OB strep culture (12426/VNS)
- For Neisseria gonorrhoeae, order GC PCR
87081
Additional CPT codes (if appropriate):
87186 - Sensitivities
87077 - ID
This list may not be all inclusive if there is the need to send the ID or sensitivities out to a referral laboratory
Additional CPT codes (if appropriate):
87186 - Sensitivities
87077 - ID
This list may not be all inclusive if there is the need to send the ID or sensitivities out to a referral laboratory
11/30/2001
12/20/2023
12/15/2023