BETA STREP GROUP B SCREEN

Message

A sensitivity will be performed on Beta Strep Group B isolates from penicillin allergic patients if this information has been provided to the laboratory.

A positive result may reflex additional susceptibility charges

Test Code

STREPB

Alias/See Also

GBS

CPT Codes
87081

Minimum Volume

See Transport Container for information

Instructions

1. Use BBL CultureSwab Plus to collect specimen from the vaginal introitus and then from the anorectum area. 2. Patient should be screened at 35 to 37 weeks gestation. 3. Cervical culture is not acceptable. 4. A speculum should not be used for collection. 5. Place swab into transport medium. 6. Forward promptly at ambient temperature only. Note: 1. Indicate if patient is allergic to penicillin. Isolates of Beta Strep Group B from penicillin allergic patients will have a susceptibility performed at an additional charge. 2. Swabs viable for up to 2 days at ambient temperature. 3. Specimen source is required on request form for processing. 4. One specimen/24 hour period/site.

Transport Container

1 BLUE TOP SWAB W/ GEL

Reference Range

No Beta Strep Grp B isolated

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.