Test Directory
944 Group B Strep (Molecular) with Reflex to Susceptibility
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Vaginal then rectal specimen collected with YourSwab™ (BD ESwab)
7 days Room Temp
Not Detected
Specimen Requirements
YourSwab™ (BD ESwab)
Method
Real-time PCR following enrichment in LIM broth with reflex culture sensitivity if positive for GBS
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24-48hrs
Instructions/Notes
Collect first Vaginal AND then Rectal specimen using the same YourSwab™ (BD ESwab)
Clinical Utility
Molecular screening of pregnant women for GBS colonization. If detected, susceptibility testing will be performed.
CPT Codes
87653, 87015, 87186
