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Strep Gp B Culture (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000659


Alias/See Also
LAB1377: Group B Strep Screen | LABCORP EAP: 188130


CPT Codes
87081x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: BLUE SWAB (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1


Instructions
Swab of vaginal AND rectal specimen. Single or double bacterial swab in Amies agar gel transport or equivalent. Collection of both a vaginal and rectal swab specimen is strongly recommended. Swab the lower vagina (vaginal introitus), followed by the rectum (ie, insert swab through the anal sphincter) using the same swab. Move swab from side to side, or rotate the swab.


Transport Temperature
Swab of vaginal AND rectal specimen. Single or double bacterial swab in Amies agar gel transport or equivalent. Collection of both a vaginal and rectal swab specimen is strongly recommended. Swab the lower vagina (vaginal introitus), followed by the rectum (ie, insert swab through the anal sphincter) using the same swab. Move swab from side to side, or rotate the swab.


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 8640 min
Routine: 8640 min
Extended TAT: 8640 min
Timed: 8640 min
Life or Death: 8640 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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