Aliases
GAS, GBS, SNIPP, S. agalactiae, S. pneumoniae, S. pyogenes
Submitted by
StewaD1
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Test Name
Streptococcus Special Project
Test Code
STREPSP
Methodology
Specimens are referred to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA for testing.
Overview/Supplementary
This test identifies Streptococcus spp. from clinical specimens that were positive for S. pneumoniae, S. pyogenes (GAS), or S. agalactiae (GBS) from blood and urine specimens positive for Streptococcus pneumoniae by urinary antigen testing. Testing is performed for surveillance purposes.
Turn Around Time
Not Applicable
Specimen Requirements
Specimens:
Blood (whole blood from blood culture bottle)
Preferred volume: 10 mL
Minimum volume: 2 mL
Cerebrospinal fluid/CSF
Preferred volume: 2 mL
Minimum volume: 0.2 mL
Urine
Minimum volume: 2 mL
Special Considerations
For surveillance use only. Results not reported back to submitter.
This organism is reportable and submission of clinical materials is required by the MN Reportable Disease Rule 4605.7000 - 4605.7900 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/reportable/rule/index.html).
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature.
Interface/Codes
Test Resource ID
942