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Streptococcus Group B by PCR

Test Code
14021


CPT Codes
87653

Preferred Specimen
1 vaginal/rectal swab collected in Stuarts liquid transport media (see collection intructions)


Minimum Volume
1 swab


Instructions
Collect Vaginal then rectal specimen with the same swab from pregnant individuals at 36-37 weeks of gestation. Transfer swab to Liquid Stuart media or Amies media (eSwab).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Any transport media not listed as acceptable


Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1-2 days


Clinical Significance
Use to detect genital and rectal Group B Streptococcus in
pregnant individuals at 36-37 weeks of gestation.




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.