| 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)
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Method
Real-time PCR following enrichment in LIM broth with reflex culture sensitivity if positive for GBS
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24-48hrs
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Instructions/Notes
Collect first Vaginal AND then Rectal specimen using the same YourSwab™ (BD ESwab)
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Clinical Utility
Molecular screening of pregnant women for GBS colonization. If detected, susceptibility testing will be performed.
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CPT Codes
87653, 87015, 87186
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