This qualitative NAAT is intended for the detection of Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus) in throat swabs from patients with pharyngitis.
Collection Instructions
Collect throat specimen using ESwab collection kit.
While using the tongue blade, and dual swab device, reach behind the uvula and swab:
1.) both tonsillar fauces and 2.) the posterior pharynx, and 3.) any ulceration, exudate, lesion, or area of inflammation.
Collect
Throat specimen
Storage/Transport Temperature
ESwab collection and transport kit: 15-30°C; Refrigerated specimens acceptable.
Unacceptable Conditions
Any source other than throat, any collection kit other than Eswab.
Multiple swabs in transport tube
Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient 15-30 °C: 48 hours; Refrigerated 2-8 °C: 6 days
Refer to Lab Account Manager. email: labservicesoutreach@urmc.rochester.edu
Specimen Requirements
Ordering Recommendations
This qualitative NAAT is intended for the detection of Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus) in throat swabs from patients with pharyngitis.
Collection Instructions
Collect throat specimen using ESwab collection kit.
While using the tongue blade, and dual swab device, reach behind the uvula and swab:
1.) both tonsillar fauces and 2.) the posterior pharynx, and 3.) any ulceration, exudate, lesion, or area of inflammation.
Collect
Throat specimen
Storage/Transport Temperature
ESwab collection and transport kit: 15-30°C; Refrigerated specimens acceptable.
Unacceptable Conditions
Any source other than throat, any collection kit other than Eswab.
Multiple swabs in transport tube
Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient 15-30 °C: 48 hours; Refrigerated 2-8 °C: 6 days
