Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD11061Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Culture, Throat, Special with Group A Strep Susceptibility
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
The significance of any isolate in pure or mixed culture must be assessed with respect to the source cultured, the organism's pathogenic potential, the possibility of colonization versus infection, and the number of other organisms recovered in the same culture.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Other
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
One transport swab
Container
Transport swab
Collection Instructions
Collect throat specimen using a red cap Amies liquid transport swab, blue cap Amies gel transport swab, ESwab (white‑cap) or equivalent
Causes for Rejection
Expired transport device • Frozen specimens • Requests for anaerobic culture
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Room temperature: 48 hours |
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