Quick Strep B, PCR Pen Allergic

Message

Inpatient Order: Refer to Testing algorithm

Test Code

QSBPL

Alias/See Also

Pen Allergic, Strep B, Quick Strep

Preferred Specimen

Culturette (X/M)

Instructions

Specimen is collected by the physician using the Cepheid GBS 2-swab Collection Device or a red swab.
Collect Vaginal/Rectal specimens according to the following procedure:

Wipe away excessive amounts of secretion or discharge.
Remove both marked swabs from the transport container.
Carefully insert both marked swabs into the patient's vagina. Sample secretions from the mucosa of the lower one-third part of the vagina. Rotate the swabs three times to ensure uniform sample on both swabs.
Using the same marked swabs, carefully insert both swabs approximately 2.5 cm beyond the anal sphincter, and gently rotate to sample anal crypts.
Place both marked swabs in the transport container.
- NOTE: If only 1 swab is received from an inpatient Labor and Delivery collection, notify the RN that the Stat testing cannot be performed. Only the culture can be performed
Handling/Storage:
- Specimen is stable for 24 hours at room temperature.
- Specimen is stable for four (4) days at 4 degrees C (refrigerated) or up to 24 degrees C (room temperature).
- Specimen is stable for six (6) days if stored at at 2–8 degrees C.

Setup Schedule

24x7

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

CMC Lab Algorithm for Group B Strep Orders

Performing Laboratory
CRMC Microbiology
CCMC Microbiology

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.