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HelpTest Code RMCCGROUPB Group B Strep Culture*
Methodology
Culture
Prenatal screening to determine group B strep colonization.
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of collection.
Specimen Type: Rectal and vagina
Container/Tube: Swab
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions: Use 1 or 2 culture swabs.
1. Insert swab(s) in vagina, and sample vaginal introitus.
2. Insert same swab(s) approximately 1 inch beyond anal sphincter. Gently rotate swab(s) to sample anal crypts. Feces should be evident on swab.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated NO/Frozen NO
Reference Values
Negative
Positives for Group B Strep automatically have susceptibilities performed if patient has Penicillin allergy.
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
3 days
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT: 87081
LOINC: 52968-5
Order Code: RMCCGROUPB
Result Code: RMCL800070
Result Name: Group B Strep Culture
Special Instructions
Teal swab should be use for collection of group B strep cultures