Vaginal for Beta Strep

Test Code
VAGB


Alias/See Also
Vaginal Culture Beta Strep
Group B Strep Screen


CPT Codes
87081

Includes
Culture


Instructions
SRHC Clients:

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.


Methodology
Culture

Report Available
48 hours




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.