Streptococcus Group B by PCR
Order Name
Strep Group B PCR
Test Number: 6905149
Revision Date 04/17/2024
Test Number: 6905149
Revision Date 04/17/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Streptococcus Group B by PCR
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Polymerase Chain Reaction/Real Time |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | Rectal swab | See Instructions | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | See Instructions | Vaginal Swab | See Instructions | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Notes: Single or double bacterial swab in Amies agar gel transport, ESwab,or equivalent (non-nutritive transport medium) Specimen Type: Bacterial Cult Trans Swab w/Media or ESwab Specimen Storage: Specimen is stable for 24 hours at room temperature. If arrival at lab will extend beyond 24 hours,then refrigerate. Specimen Collection: Collection of both a vaginal and rectal swab specimen is strongly recommended. Swab the lower vagina (vaginal introitus), followed by the rectum (ie, insert swab through the anal sphincter) using the same swab. Move swab from side to side, or rotate the swab at the collection site, allowing several seconds for absorption of organisms by the swab. Cervical, perianal, perirectal or perineal specimens are not acceptable, and a speculum should not be used for culture collection. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 188132 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87150, 87081 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |