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CULTURE, STREP GROUP B, (VAGINAL) PENICILLIN ALLERGY
MessageThis test will include a sensitivity and should be ordered only for those patients with an allergy to penicillin.
Test Code
PGBSC
Alias/See Also
Group B Strep with Sensitivity;Group B Strep with Susceptibility
CPT Codes
87081
Includes
Screen for presence of Group B Strep
Preferred Specimen
eSwab Flocked Swab (used for general aerobic and anaerobic collections)
Instructions
Vaginal or rectal source
Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 15-30C up to 48 hours
- 2-8C up to 48 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
Not Detected
If this test is positive or repeatedly unresolved, take LIM broth and REFLEX CULTURE TESTING form to data entry for micro culture to be ordered.
Clinical Significance
This test includes susceptibility when organism is present. Useful for patients with a known allergy to penicillins or where susceptibility studies are needed.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)
Last Updated: December 16, 2024