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Test Code MIC31 Beta Strep, Vaginal Screen

Clinical Information

Group B Strep (Streptococcus) screen at 35-37 weeks gestation.

Synonym

  • GBSP
  • Group B Streptococcus Testing by PCR

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: eSwab
Acceptable Container/Tube: eSwab
Specimen Source: Vaginal-rectal
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

 

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 2 days

Reference Values

Negative

Interpretation

This test was performed using a real-time PCR assay for the detection of Group B Streptococcus DNA.

Method Description

Concentration in LIM broth for > 18 hours followed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) DNA sequence.

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

2 days

Reporting Name

Beta Strep Vaginal Screen

CPT Code Information

87081
87150