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Group B Strep PCR Vaginal/Rectal

Test Code
*


Preferred Specimen
Aer Swab


Transport Container
Copan Red Capped Swab with Red Lettering on plastic tube


Transport Temperature
RT


Specimen Stability
24hrs


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Only rayon tipped swabs in liquid Stuart Transport media/ swabs collected in other transport media are not acceptable. E swabs are NOT acceptable.


Clinical Significance
Microbiology




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.