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Test Code RMCCGROUPB Group B Strep Culture*

Important Note

AKA Group B Strep Detection/PCR RRMC

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

Springfield Hospital Laboratory Test Catalog Additional Information:

Teal swab should be use for collection of group B strep cultures