CULTURE, BACTERIAL, BETA STREPTOCOCCUS GROUP B SCREEN RECTAL/VAGINAL
| Synonyms: | Strep Screen, Vag/Rectal |
| Computer Code: | (VRBST) |
| Specimen Collection: | Collect swab of vaginal or cervical and rectal area, using a culturette swab. |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport at room temperature within 24 hours. |
| Reference Values: | No Group B Streptococcus isolated. FOR DETECTION OF BETA HEMOLYTIC STREPTOCOCCUS ONLY. See also Group B Strep PCR (GRPBD, GBSD). |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | MICRO |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | Neg: 3 days Pos: 1-3 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87081 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |