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Test Code LABGBSMD Group B Streptococcus, Molecular Detection, Vaginal/Rectal

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
GROUP B STREP, PCR LABGBSMD GBSMD

 

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Requirements

Whenever possible, culture specimens should be obtained before antibiotics or antimicrobial agents have been administered.

 

Specimen Type: Bacterial culture swab

Container/Tube: Liquid Amies Elution Swab (ESwab) Copan 480C, Copan 480CE

Specimen Volume: Liquid Amies Elution Swab (ESwab) Copan 480C, Copan 480CE

Collection Instructions:

1. Calcium alginate, cotton, non-sterile, or wooden-shafted swab is not acceptable.

2. Swab the lower vagina (vaginal introitus, followed by the rectum (i.e. insert swab through the anal sphincter) using the same swab.  Return swab to pre-moistened transport tube. Dry swab is not acceptable.

Additional Information:

1. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and source/type of specimen and test ordered.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient 24 hrs/Refrigerate 2 days OK/Frozen NO

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Central Region: St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab

East Region: SMDC Clinical Lab

West Region: Fargo Hospital Lab

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87653

Reference Values

Negative (reported as positive or negative)