Test ID: CGAS
Group A Streptococcus (<i>Streptococcus pyogenes</i>) Culture, Varies
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosis of perianal cellulitis
Screening patients and health care workers for Streptococcus pyogenes for the purpose of investigating possible nosocomial transmission
Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMALD | Ident by MALDI-TOF mass spec | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| GID | Bacteria Identification | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| STRP | Identification Streptococcus | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| ISAE | Aerobe Ident by Sequencing | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| SIDC | Ident Serologic Agglut Method 4 | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Conventional Culture Technique
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Grp A Strep (S. pyogenes) Culture
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
62989 - CGAS
Beta-Hemolytic Strep
Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus
Group A Strep
Group A Streptococcus
Strep Group A
Streptococcus Group A
Streptococcus pyogenes
S. pyogenes
GAS
Beta Strep
Perianal cellulitis
SGA
Beta-Hemolytic Strep
Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus
Group A Strep
Group A Streptococcus
Strep Group A
Streptococcus Group A
Streptococcus pyogenes
S. pyogenes
GAS
Beta Strep
Perianal cellulitis
SGA