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HelpEpic Test Code LAB50211 Streptococcus Group B by PCR
Performing Location(s)
MIB
Ordering Recommendation
Determine genital and rectal Group B Streptococcus in pregnant women.
Specimen Type
Vaginal then rectal specimen with the same swab in Amies media or Liquid Stuart media (Eswab).
Preferred Container
Amies media or Liquid Stuart media (Eswab).
Transportation Needs
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
|
Swab Type |
Stability |
|
Eswab |
Ambient: 24hrs; Refrigerated 24hrs |
|
EZ I/EZII |
Ambient: 12hrs; Refrigerated 12hrs |
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated or Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen.
Specimens in any transport media other than indicated above.
Frozen specimens
Ez I/ EZ II > 12 hrs
Eswab > 24hrs
Reference Range
Not Detected
Interpretive Data
Laboratory will enrich specimen in Lim broth. Laboratory will reflex antibiotic susceptibility testing on positive results from patient with penicillin allergy.
Days of Analysis
Sun-Sat
Available STAT
No
Turnaround Time
Within 48 hours once received into performing lab
Methodolgy
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
CPT Code
87653
Last Updated
4-Mar-24 BHD