Cepheid Strep A PCR
Order Name
Cepheid Strep A
Test Number: 5197263
Revision Date 07/20/2026
Test Number: 5197263
Revision Date 07/20/2026
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Cepheid Strep A PCR
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Allele-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 | Swab | Viral Transport Media (VTM) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | For Ascension Hospital Use Only | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| CPT Code(s) | 87651 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |