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Group B Strep Screen (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230100144


Alias/See Also
LAB1377: Group B Strep Screen | STREP CX|CULTURE


CPT Codes
87081x1

Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: BLUE SWAB (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: BLUE SWAB (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A


Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: SWAB - LIQUID STUARTS: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A


Instructions
This test is performed using specimens obtained from the perianal site.


Transport Temperature
The swab should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection.


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 2880 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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