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Test Code GBSTREP Group B Strep Screen, PCR

Important Note

This test will not reflex to culture and no further susceptiblity testing or organism indentification will occur. A separate order is required for culture or susceptiblities if desired.

Methodology

Automated real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center- Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Vaginal-rectal site. RED CAP Dual Swab. Room or refrigerator temperature.
Use BBL or Copan CultureSwab in liquid Stuart’s medium (Red Cap double sawb – LQ Stuart). This is the only acceptable collection device for this test. Following collection, the sample is stable for 24 hours at room temerature and 5 days at 2-8 C.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient up to 24 hours. Refrigerated up to 5 days.

Schedule of Testing:

24 hours daily. Turnaround time: Up to 2 hours.

Test Order Code

LAB5251

Reference Values

Ref. Range: Negative

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87653