CULTURE, STREP GROUP B (VAGINAL)

Message

If throat source is needed, refer to Culture, Throat Strep A

Test Code

GBSC

CPT Codes
87081

Includes

Screen for presence of Group B Strep

Note: This culture does not include a gram stain

Preferred Specimen

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

Other Acceptable Specimens

Dacron swab

Instructions

Vaginal or rectal sources

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature up to 24 hours

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

Incorrect source

Methodology
Routine culture

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Final report available within 2 days of set up.

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

This test is used to screen for Group B Beta Strep from vaginal or rectal sources on pregnant women prior to delivery.

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.