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