STREP B PCR
Group B Streptococcus Detection by PCR
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2405
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Culturette® collection transport tube or Eswab™ collection device
Specimen Type:
Swab
Collection Procedure:
1. Collect a swab specimen from the lower vagina and/or rectum using appropriate culture collection swab.
2. Place the swab in the Culturette® collection transport tube or in the Eswab™ collection device.
3. Label the tube with the patient's full name, date of birth, identification number, date and time of collection, initials of the person collecting the specimen and the specimen source (required).
4. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
CPT Codes:
87653 - Group B Strep PCR (EAP 30051040)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Ranges:
Not detected