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CULTURE GROUP B STREP |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2118 Geisinger Epic ID: 14603 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Vaginal/rectal swab | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Special notes: |
This test is not the primary testing procedure from vaginal/rectal specimens. The GPB Strep Culture/PCR (GRBS) is recommended. Check expiration date on transport device before use. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Room temperature | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature < 72 hours | |
Rejection criteria: |
Improperly labeled/identified specimen. Swabs in Aptima® media. Grossly contaminated specimen. Expired transport device/swab. Delay in transport or transport at the wrong temperature. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
No Group B streptococci isolated | |
Critical values/courtesy alerts: |
Group B streptococci isolated | |
CPT code(s): |
87081 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Isolation, identification, and semiquantitation of Group B streptococci. Bacterial identification performed as appropriate. Additional charges may apply. Susceptibility testing performed on all positive specimens. Additional charges may apply. | |
Methodology: |
Culture |
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Synonyms: |
GROUP B STREP CULTURE, GBS, GRPBC GROUP B STREP AGALACTIAE CULTURE
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Clinical significance: |
Use to detect the presence of Group B streptococcus in pregnant women. Test results can be used to guide use of antibiotics at delivery. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Donna Wolk PhD, D(ABMM), Raquel Martinez, PhD, D(ABMM) | |
| Review Date: | 12/31/2022 | |