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Test Code GENSS Strep Screen, Genital

Additional Codes

EPIC LAB4502

Purpose

For the detection of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization in pregnant women.

Methodology

Conventional culture

Sample Type

Culture Swab (Vaginal/perirectal, Perineum)

 

NOTE: Cervical cultures are not acceptable, a speculum should not be used for culture collection.

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C) 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) N/A
Frozen (-15 to -30°C) N/A

 

Result Reporting

Normal
No streptococcus group B isolated

 

Abnormal
[Quantitation] streptococcus group B isolated

 

Rejection Criteria

  • Cervical collections
  • Samples outside stability limits
  • Samples not properly labeled (2 patient identifiers required)

Availability

Performed STAT
24/7 No

 

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Lab Department

Microbiology

CPT Code

87081

LOINC

528-7 S. agalactiae Org specific cx QI (Genital specimen)