CULTURE, STREP GROUP B, (VAGINAL) PENICILLIN ALLERGY

Message

This 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

Specimen Stability

Room temperataure 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

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: 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.