Group B Strep PCR

Test Code

GRPBPCR - MM MMC

CPT Codes
87653, 87186 (if appropriate)

Preferred Specimen

Vaginal/Rectal collected with Copan Double Swab Collection Tube

Microbiology Specimen Collection Guide

Instructions

Collect vaginal/rectal specimen with Copan Double Swab Collection Tube.
Label container with two patient identifiers (full name, DOB or MR), specimen source, and date and time of collection.
Indicate if patient is penicillin allergic.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Vaginal/Rectal Swab	Refrigerate	24 hours

Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Report Available

24-48 hours

Reference Range

Negative: Presumed not colonized with Group B Streptococcus (GBS). GBS target DNA: not detected.

Clinical Significance

Qualitative detection of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) to screen and determine GBS colonization status of pregnant women at 35 to 37 weeks of gestation.

Performing Laboratory
McKee Medical Center - Microbiology/Molecular Laboratory

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.