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Test Code GBSPCR Group B Strep By PCR

Specimen Type

Vaginal Rectal Swab

Preferred Collection Container

E-SWAB

Collection Instructions

Using an ESwab, insert swab into the lower vagina, followed by the rectum

Collection Volume

1 swab

Minimum Collection Volume

1 swab

Rejection Criteria

Cause for Rejection: Inadequate labeling, improper collection.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Specimens should be transported immediately to the North Campus Laboratory.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours

Alias

Group B Streptococcus by PCR; GBS by PCR; Streptococcus Group B by PCR

Ordering Info

This test is used for women who have had no prenatal care, who might deliver preterm, or whose GBS test results are unknown at the time of delivery; CDC guidelines prescribe the administration of antibiotics intrapartum for women of unknown group B Streptococcus status. This test, if negative, can avoid unnecessary antibiotics and augments antibiotic stewardship.

EPIC Code

LAB2614

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Acceptable Collection Container

ESwab

Turn Around Time

2 hours

Lab Department

Microbiology