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Test ID MICR0005 Rectal Screen for Strep

Specimen Type/Requirements

Cleanse the sampling area with saline, followed by two applications of 70% alcohol, swab the leading edge of the inflamed area.

 

Rectal swab collected using ESwab kit-regular flocked swab with 1 mL Amies medium (R723480)

Lawson 6265320

 

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature 48 Hours Preferred for Transport
Refrigerated N/A  
Frozen N/a  

Performed Test Frequency

Monday-Sunday

Methodology

Culture

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Microbiology

CPT

87081