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Test Code LAB232 VAGINAL STREP CULTURE

Additional Codes

Internal / Beaker: LAB232

External: VAGCULT

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Culturette.
Specimen Type: Genital swab
Collection Procedure: Genital (Group B): Note source.
Specimen Processing: Store and transport at room temperature.
Stability: Room Temp 48 hours
Unacceptable Condition: Dry swab.

Method

Organism Isolation & Identification

Synonyms

Strep Screen Group B; Beta Strep Screen Culture; B-Strep Screen; GBS Screen; Group B Strep Screen; Culture Beta Strep Screen

Department

Microbiology

Test Schedule

Daily at SC Bend

Turnaround Time

24-48 hours

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

CPT Code: 87081

Price estimate procedure number 3060087081 HC CULTURE 1 ORGANISM

Remarks

Specimens are screened for the presence of Beta Strep Group B only. For full workup on throat culture, order Culture,Throat.