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Streptococcus Group B culture, progress to sensitivity

Test Code
14537[15090X]


Preferred Specimen
If culture is positive, test progresses to sensitivity testing. Collect vaginal and rectal swabs or a single swab inserted into the vagina, and then into the rectum.


Transport Container
Submit swab(s) in transport medium


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
RT: Stable 3 days (preferred) 2-8ºC: Stable 3 days -20ºC or lower: Unacceptable


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
4 days


Reference Range
No Beta Strep Group B isolated




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