Test Name
Strep A Antigen
Availability06:30 A.M. till 11:00 P.M.
Lab Section
Microbiology
Summary Test Name
Strep A Antigen
Container MicrobiologyThroat collected with swab culture collection/transport system
Specimen Preparation OutreachKeep at room temperature until courier pickup
Specimen Stability24 hours at room temperature, 48 hours if refrigerated
Specimen TransportRoom Temperature
Stat Availability06:30 A.M. till 11:00 P.M.
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsResults available within 4 hours; 1 hour if STAT
Reference ValueNegative
Test ResultsNeg/Pos