Test Directory
870 Culture, Group B Strep (GBS)
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Vaginal/anal specimen collected with YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) or Culture Swab
24hrs Room Temp
Up to 48hrs Refrigerated
Up to 48hrs Refrigerated
No Growth
Specimen Requirements
Vaginal/anal specimen (as per CDC recommendations). For YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) collection: Transfer collected specimen into the vial, making sure that the sample is in contact with the transport media.
Method
Culture
Schedule
Sun-Sat
Turn-Around Time
3 days (Negative)
2-4 days (Positive)
2-4 days (Positive)
Instructions/Notes
See Appendix, Microbiology Specimen Collection.
NOTE: Allergy to penicillin MUST BE STATED.
NOTE: Allergy to penicillin MUST BE STATED.
Clinical Utility
To screen a pregnant woman for the presence and isolation of Group B Streptococcus (GBS). Without detection, there is a risk that the mother will pass the GBS bacteria on to her newborn, possibly resulting in a serious infection.
CPT Codes
87081;87015;86403
Additional CPT codes may be charged for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as warranted.
Additional CPT codes may be charged for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as warranted.
