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Group B Strep PCR Reflex
MessageFor Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.
Test Code
GBREB
Alias/See Also
75032
CPT Codes
87653
Includes
If positive manual reflex to strep culture (8605) CPT code(s) 87081.
Preferred Specimen
Vaginal / Rectal Culture Swab (minimum 1 culturette swab)
Instructions
1) Collect appropriate specimen from infected site. For specimens on culturette swab, please break the transport medium ampule.
2) Label specimen and indicate desired test on requisition form. Also, indicate the source of the specimen obtained on the requisition.
2) Label specimen and indicate desired test on requisition form. Also, indicate the source of the specimen obtained on the requisition.
Transport Container
Culture Swab (teal green cap)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 2 days
Refrigerated = 3 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Refrigerated = 3 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Processing of specimen will be delayed if test is not indicated on requisition.
Methodology
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
MD
MD
Report Available
2 days
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: November 22, 2021
