Strep B Screen OB/GYNE

All urethrogenital specimens are collected with a  Red (Liquid Stuart) culture swab. After specimen is collected, place swab into transport tube and close cap.

Vaginal

1. Collect secretion from mucosa high in vaginal canal with culture swab.

2. Place swab in a sterile culture transport tube.

3. Label tube with patient’s full name (first and last), medical record number (if available), date and time of collection, and type of specimen.

4. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Vaginal/Rectal

1. Collect 1 or 2 separate swabs by inserting swabs into distal vagina and then into rectum.

2. Specimen should be identified for laboratory specifically for strep B culture #CSTRPB “Culture, Group B Streptococcus” or, strep B culture with sensitivity. These cultures are only used to detect group B strep.

3. Check swab label for penicillin allergic note. If note is present, order #CGBSPENALL.

4. Place swab(s) in a sterile culture transport tube.

5. Label tube with patient’s full name (first and last), medical record number (if available), date and time of collection, and type of specimen.

6. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.