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Culture, Genital B Strep

Message
If the culture is positive, identification and susceptibility will be performed at an additional charge. Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday thru Sunday 


Test Code
GENST


CPT Codes
87081

Preferred Specimen
Cervical/perirectal


Instructions


Vaginal, perirectal 1. Do not use lubricant on speculum. 2.Cervical mucus should be removed before inserting the collection swab into the endocervical canal. 3. Insert the swab into the cervix, move swab from side-to-side, remove the swab and insert into the rectum. 4. Place swab into the transport tube. 5. Transport the specimen without delay. Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.




Transport Container
Red cap culture transport device


Transport Temperature


Refrigerate




Methodology
Conventional culture

Reference Range
Negative for Grp B Streptococcus


Clinical Significance
Useful fo the detection of beta hemolytic Streptococcus group B in pregnant females.



Last Updated: February 16, 2011


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.