Group B Streptococcus PCR with Reflex Culture for Susceptibility
| Label Mnemonic: | GROUP B STRE |
| Epic code: | LAB8018 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology |
Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section
Specimen(s):
Vaginal/Rectal
Collection Medium:
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| Copan Dual Swab (Hospital Stores #26200) | ESwab Collection & Transport System (Hospital Stores #74541) |
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection. Specimens should be transported at 2-27°C.Testing Schedule:
Daily - Batch analysis performed daily.
Turn Around
Time:
24-48 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Negative
Comments:
Collect Copan Dual Swab or Eswab. Swab the lower vagina, followed by the rectum using the same swab.
Send to Microbiology. In cases where known Penicillin allergy is indicated, a reflex culture for susceptibilities will be set up if the PCR testing is positive for Group B Streptococcus.
In cases where a Penicillin allergy is discovered after initial screening for GBS is complete, culture and susceptibility testing can be added onto the original sample for 7 days by ordering LAB2328 - Group B Strep Culture.
Send to Microbiology. In cases where known Penicillin allergy is indicated, a reflex culture for susceptibilities will be set up if the PCR testing is positive for Group B Streptococcus.
In cases where a Penicillin allergy is discovered after initial screening for GBS is complete, culture and susceptibility testing can be added onto the original sample for 7 days by ordering LAB2328 - Group B Strep Culture.
Methodology:
PCR amplification; Xpert GBS LB (Cepheid)
CPT Code:
87653