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Group B Streptococcus Culture

Order Code
9924035
CPT
87081
Test Details
TAT

72 hours

Methodology

LIM Broth + conventional culture & CAMP

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Culture test for GBS colonization. Routine in pregnancy screening.

Specimen Type

Combined vaginal & rectal swab

Volume

One combined swab

Specimen Container

Swab with transport medium

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 3 days
Order Code
9924035
CPT
87081
Test Details
TAT

72 hours

Methodology

LIM Broth + conventional culture & CAMP

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Culture test for GBS colonization. Routine in pregnancy screening.

Specimen Type

Combined vaginal & rectal swab

Volume

One combined swab

Specimen Container

Swab with transport medium

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 3 days