The primary purpose of a rapid strep test performed in a medical office is to
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Medical Office Assistant · Clinical Laboratory Technology and Diagnostics
Rapid Strep Testing and Urinalysis Concepts
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Strep throat is most commonly caused by which organism that a rapid strep test is designed to detect?
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When collecting a specimen for a rapid strep test, the swab should be rubbed against the
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To help avoid an invalid rapid strep specimen, the assistant should take care NOT to let the swab touch the
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Most rapid strep antigen tests used in a physician's office are classified by CLIA as
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- Describe the purpose and basic principles of rapid strep antigen testing and urinalysis, including specimen types and general concepts.
- Apply waived-testing procedures by following manufacturer instructions, maintaining supplies and quality control, and identifying patients with two identifiers.
- Document test results accurately and completely in accordance with office policy and CLIA requirements.
- Recognize abnormal, invalid, or unexpected results and escalate to licensed staff following policy and the chain of command.
Sources & references
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Laboratory Quality
- U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus
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