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LOINC 2.82

Streptococcus pyogenes rRNA [Presence] in Throat by Probe

S pyo rRNA Throat Ql Probe

Definition

  • This test is for rapid identification (within 1 hour of sample preparation) of Streptococcus pyogenes from throat swabs for diagnosis of Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis. Identification is based on a DNA probe assay which uses nucleic acid hybridization for the qualitative detection of specific ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequences that are unique to Streptococcus pyogenes. This test eliminates the time and difficulty of cultures and can be used as a back-up for POC streptococcal antigen tests. Negative results do not rule out the possibility of an infection since low levels of Group A Streptococcus may not be detected.

Component

  • Streptococcus pyogenes rRNA

Specimen / system

  • Thrt

Class

  • MICRO

Property

  • PrThr

Scale

  • Ord

Method

  • Probe

Related names

  • DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; GAS; Group A Strep; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; ribosomal RNA; S pyogenes; Screen; Steptococcus Group A; Strep; Strept; Streptococci group A; Streptococcus group A; Throat; Upper respiratory

Index terms

  • DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE
  • DNA probe
  • GAS
  • Group A Strep
  • ID
  • Infectious Disease
  • InfectiousDisease
  • Microbiology
  • Ordinal
  • Point in time
  • PR
  • QL
  • Qual
  • Qualitative
  • Random
  • ribosomal RNA
  • S pyogenes
  • Screen
  • Steptococcus Group A
  • Strep
  • Strept
  • Streptococci group A
  • Streptococcus group A
  • Throat
  • Upper respiratory