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Test Code LAB1377 STREP GROUP B SCREEN BY PCR

Important Note

This test includes sources of per-vaginal for (female) patients 12 years of age and older.

For (female) patients under the age of 12 years and sources of peri-vaginal, please order 'Strep Screen Culture' (11580 / THSTREPA)

Additional Codes

Internal: 12858

External: STREPBPCR
Beaker: LAB1377

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: See below
Specimen Type: Vaginal/rectal aerobic culturette
Collection Procedure: See below
Specimen Processing: Vaginal/rectal in aerobic culturette. Minimize contact with surrounding mucosa.
Store and Transport Ambient (room temperature) or refrigerated
Required Patient Info: Source
Stability: Room Temp 4 days Refrigerated 4 days Frozen (-20 øC) Unacceptable Frozen (-70 øC) Unacceptable
Unacceptable Condition: Samples that have been frozen or exposed to excessive heat
Limitations: Protect from freezing or exposure to excessive heat

Method

PCR

Synonyms

Streptococcus, Beta Group B by PCR, Beta Strep, B-Strep

Department

Microbiology

Test Schedule

Daily

Test Includes

Source; Beta Strep Group B PCR Result; Beta Strep Group B PCR Status

Turnaround Time

Test performed: 24/7, turnaround time 2 hours

CPT Code(s) / Price Quote Code(s) / Billing Information

CPT Code: 87653

Price estimate procedure number 3060087653  HC STREP GROUP B BY PCR