GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS (GBS) BY PCR WITH REFLEX SENSITIVITIES

Test Code

LAB12300031

CPT Codes
87653

Preferred Specimen

Anal/Vaginal swab using BBL Culture Swab Liquid Stuart (single or double)

Minimum Volume

Saliva flocked swab specimen in transport media: 1mL
Urine: 500uL

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Anal/Vaginal swabs should be collected suing BBL Culture Swab Liquid Stuart (single or double). The swab will be inserted into enriched LIM Broth Media by the Molecular Diagnostics Staff. Place specimens in the refrigerated Molecular Diagnostics Rack.

Susceptibility testing is intended for women with beta-lactam allergies.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 7 days, swab inserted into enriched LIM Broth Media

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Non-validated sample type, specimen container not properly labeled, broken specimen container, sample greater than 7 days since collection or frozen sampels.

Methodology
Polymerase Chaing Reaction (PCR) using Hologic Panther Fusion GBS Assay.

Setup Schedule

Daily (Sunday-Saturday)

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Samples Positive for GBS by this PCR test will undergo antimicrobiola susceptibility testing.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
St. Joseph’s Hospital

Additional Information
GBS Test Change Notification

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.