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.