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Test Code SXBBD GROUP B STREP BY PCR

Important Note

This test should be requested only for maternal genital/rectal cultures. 

If this test is Positive and the patient is allergic to penicillin a culture plate will be setup from the LIM Broth to isolate the organism for sensitivity. The isolated organism will be sent to UVMMC for susceptibility to CLINDAMYCIN (extra charge).

Additional Codes

LAB2540

If patient is allergic to penicillin then order LAB3584

Performing Laboratory

Porter Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Maternal genital Cultures:

Specimen Type: Submit two separate swabs

(Copan/dual swab) in transport media; one from

the vagina, the second from the rectum. 

 

Additional Information:

  • 1. Break the ampule in the swab holder to release the holding media. 
  • 2. Transport at room temperature.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Methodology

PCR

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87081

 

IF SENSITIVITY DONE:87186

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority / Turn Around Time

Daily / Not Available STAT / Reporting time:  48 hours

 

Normal Reference Values

No Group B Streptococci Detected