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Genital Strep B Screen
Test Code14923
CPT Codes
87653
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Cervical or Vaginal Specimen (Females Only)
Container/Tube: Culture transport container
Specimen Volume: Transport swab or mini-tip swab
Collection Instructions: 1. Do not use lubricant on speculum. 2. Cervical mucous should be removed first before inserting swab into endocervical canal. 3. Move swab from side-to-side. Avoid touching swab to uninfected surface. 4. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Rectal Swab
Container/Tube: Culture transport container
Specimen Volume: Culture swab
Collection Instructions: 1. Pass swab beyond anal sphincter. 2. Rotate swab and withdraw. 3. Replace swab in culture transport container. 4. Crush ampule to ensure specimen preservation. 5. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Cervical or Vaginal Specimen (Females Only)
Container/Tube: Culture transport container
Specimen Volume: Transport swab or mini-tip swab
Collection Instructions: 1. Do not use lubricant on speculum. 2. Cervical mucous should be removed first before inserting swab into endocervical canal. 3. Move swab from side-to-side. Avoid touching swab to uninfected surface. 4. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Rectal Swab
Container/Tube: Culture transport container
Specimen Volume: Culture swab
Collection Instructions: 1. Pass swab beyond anal sphincter. 2. Rotate swab and withdraw. 3. Replace swab in culture transport container. 4. Crush ampule to ensure specimen preservation. 5. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Negative for group B streptococci
This is a screen for group B streptococci only. Other pathogens or indigenous flora will not be reported.
This is a screen for group B streptococci only. Other pathogens or indigenous flora will not be reported.
Performed By
CoxHealth
