Group A strep by PCR, Rapid Strep

Methodology

The Cepheid Xpert Xpress Strep A Assay utilizes an automated real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect

Streptococcus pyogenes DNA.

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

1. Use the ESwab Collection and Transport System (Copan 480C or Copan 480CE). Remove the

swab from the envelope.

2. Swab the posterior pharynx, tonsils, and other inflamed areas. Avoid touching the tongue,

cheeks, and teeth with the swab when collecting specimens.

3. Uncap the ESwab transport tube.

4. Place the specimen containing swab into the ESwab transport tube and break the swab at the indicated score line.

5. Cap the ESwab transport tube.

Specimen stability under shipping and storage conditions other than those listed have not been

evaluated with the Xpert Xpress Strep A Assay.

Room Temperature: 48 hours

Refrigerated: up to 6 days

Do not freeze ESwab specimens.

Ambient

Negative

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