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Test Code CRECTAL Culture Beta-Hemolytic Strep, Rectal

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: Culture Beta-hemolytic Strep
  • Medinet Ref Code: CRECTAL
  • OV Code:RM*CRECTAL

Reference Values

Negative for Beta Hemolytic Strep

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday-Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 87070

Additional identification codes may be billed if appropriate.

Specimen Collection

Sample must arrive within 482 hours of collection.

 

Collect anorectal specimen using sterile culture swab (SP Brand Culturette).  The specimen should consist of macropurlent material obtained from crypts inside the analy sphincter.  Avoid contamination with fecal material.

 

Dry swabs will not be accepted.

 

Specimen source is required for processing.