Test Code LAB1371 Group B Strep PCR, Vaginal/Rectal
Additional Codes
44045
Reporting Title
Group B Strep PCR, Vaginal/Rectal
Methodology
Culture with real-time PCR technology for Identification of Group B Streptococcus from Broth Culture
Susceptibility performed on positive specimens upon special request.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
1.Collect the specimen from the vagina or anorectal area area using the swab provided in the BD ESwab Collection and Transport System. Be sure not to touch below the red breakpoint line to avoid contamination.
2. Aseptically unscrew and remove the cap from the tube.
3. Insert the swab into the tube and bend the swab shaft at the breakpoint indicated by the red line marked on the swab shaft against the tube to break the shaft. Discard the broken handle part of the swab shaft.
4. Replace the cap on the tube and secure it tightly.
5. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date
and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
6. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature
only.
Note: 1. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
2. Indicate on request form if susceptibility is required.
3. ESwab is acceptable up to 48 hours after collection
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Reference Values
Negative for group B streptococcus
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87081 - culture (LIM Broth Culture)
87653 -GenXpert-Group B DNA Amplified Probe
87186 - susceptibility, minimum inhibitory concentration, each (if appropriate)