II. Indication
- Suspected Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis
- Not recommended as primary test due to 24 hour delay
- Confirmatory testing
- Negative Streptococcal Rapid Antigen Test
III. Technique
- Requires 24 hour minimum for adequate growth
IV. Accuracy
- Highly dependent on technique
- Single swab with single culture in adults
- Test Sensitivity: 90%
- Test Specificity: 99%