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Test Code LAB0249854 Group B Streptococcus Culture, Rectal and Vaginal

Additional Codes

EPIC Test Codes
LAB0249854 GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS CULTURE, RECTAL AND VAGINAL

 

Reporting Title

Group B Streptococcus Culture, Rectal and Vaginal

Methodology

Conventional Culture, LIM Broth

Performing Laboratory

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Culturette swab or inoculated LIM broth (available from Rice Lab)

Collection Instructions: Collection on a culture swab with Liquid Stuart transport medium from the vagina and/or rectum.

Additional Information: Cervical specimens or collections using a speculum and K-Y jelly are not acceptable.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Culturette Swab: Refrigerated ≤48 hours/Ambient ≤24 hours

LIM Broth: Ambient (preferred)/Incubated 35° C

Reference Values

Culture negative for Group B streptococcus.

Critical Value: 

Any positive Group B screen on inpatients

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

87081

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