GROUP B STREP by PCR, PENICILLIN ALLERGY

Message

Note: Collection is recommended between 35-37 weeks gestation.

This test will reflex to a culture for susceptibility testing if result is positive

Test Code

PGBPC

CPT Codes
87081 87653

Includes

Note: This culture does not include a gram stain

Preferred Specimen

eSwab Flocked Swab (used for general aerobic and anaerobic collections)

Other Acceptable Specimens

or any aerobic culture swab

Instructions

Collect specimen prior to start of antibiotic therapy.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature or Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-30ºC up to 48 hours

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Frozen samples will be rejected

Methodology

Culture-enriched Polymerase Chain Reaction

Setup Schedule

M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su

Report Available

Please note that all swabs will be enriched in Limbroth before PCR testing can occur. Report will be available within 24 hours of receipt.

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Positive result will reflex to culture for susceptibility testing

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Last Updated: June 6, 2023

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.