Sample type guide
STM Orange/Blue swab for culture – swab in transport medium
Rapid Strep (incl. m/c/s)
Code
RAPS
Sample Reqs
STM**
Turnaround
1-3 days**
Special instructions
** Do not use a black swab for RAPS. Use Blue only. Rapid antigen is reported within 4 hours with full culture to follow.
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