Streptococcus Group B DNA, PCR with Broth Enrichment and Reflex to Susceptibility

91770

If Streptococcus Group B DNA, PCR is Detected, then Susceptibility, Aerobic Bacteria, MIC will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87186 or 87184).

Vaginal/Rectal swab collected in ESwab, Amies gel (blue-cap) transport medium, or Amies liquid (red-cap) transport medium

Vaginal/rectal swab collected in a liquid Stuart transport medium

In order to obtain an adequate specimen, the procedure for specimen collection must be followed closely.

Using recommended swab, vaginal-rectal specimens are collected according to the following procedure:
1. Wipe away excessive amount of secretion or discharge from the vaginal area.
2. Carefully insert the swab into the lower one-third part of vagina, and sample secretions from the mucosa.
3. Carefully insert the same swab, approximately 2.5 cm beyond the anal sphincter, and gently rotate to sample anal crypts.
4. Replace the swab in its container.

Note: Endocervical, perianal, perineal and perirectal are not to be used for this test, and a speculum should not be used for culture collection.

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Received frozen • Specimens in transport media other than those listed • LIM broth received room temperature

Set up: Daily; Report available: 3-4 days

Not detected

Detect Group B Streptococcus (GBS) vaginal/rectal colonization to prevent GBS sepsis and other GBS infections in newborns.