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Vaginal for Beta Strep
Test CodeVAGB
Alias/See Also
Vaginal Culture Beta Strep
Group B Strep Screen
Group B Strep Screen
CPT Codes
87081
Includes
Culture
Instructions
SRHC Clients:
Transport to SRH lab refrigerated same day for best practice.
Transport to SRH lab refrigerated same day for best practice.
Transport Container
Vaginal/anorectal swab in Culturette
Specimen Stability
Transport to Lab refrigerated the same day as collected
Maximum stability: refrigerated up to 4 days
Note: The sensitivity of culture is greatest when the specimen is stored at 4 degrees C before culture and processed within 24 hours of collection.
Maximum stability: refrigerated up to 4 days
Note: The sensitivity of culture is greatest when the specimen is stored at 4 degrees C before culture and processed within 24 hours of collection.
Methodology
Culture
Report Available
48 hours