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Test Code GBS GROUP B STREP (PCR)

Aliasis

Screen Group B

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Follow appropriate collection procedures

Minimum Volume

Swab

Container

BBL Culture Swab
eSwab

Preferred Specimen

eSwab

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Cervix, Cervix/Perineum, Cervix/Rectum, Perineum, Perineum/Rectum, Rectum, Vagina, Vagina/Perineum, Vagina/Rectum

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive / Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Other:

QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient

48 Hours

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

 Daily between 0700-1500

Expected Turn Around Time

 2 days from time specimen received into Microbiology Department

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC Microbiology

 

Additional Information / Important Notes

If the specimen is Positive, and the patient is allergic to Penicillin, a Susceptibility will be performed.

Methodology/Method Description

Revogene real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

CPT Codes

87653