Streptococcus Group B, Culture [5617X]

Test Code
2897


CPT Codes
87081

Includes
If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).


Preferred Specimen
Vaginal-rectal swab submitted in Amies liquid transport swab, Amies gel transport swab, Amies liquid elution swab (ESwab) or equivalent


Instructions
For prenatal cultures, obtain specimens from both the vaginal introitus and anorectum utilizing one or two swabs. Cervical cultures are not acceptable for prenatal screening; a speculum should not be used. After culture collection place swab(s) into one bacterial transport medium.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Non-vaginal/rectal specimens • Viral transport medium • Molecular transport system


Methodology
Bacterial Culture, Aerobic Routine Isolation and Identification Procedure includes Broth Enhanced Culture

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 4 days


Reference Range
No Streptococcus Group B isolated


Clinical Significance
Group B streptococci can be one of the most significant pathogens in the neonatal period. The organism is transmitted to the newborn through the birth canal. Prepartum vaginal introitus and anorectal cultures are important to determine carriage.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153




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.