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Test Code SCSTPB Culture Strep Group B

Additional Codes

 Test ID

SCSTPB

EPIC Test ID

LAB2182

Performing Laboratory

St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Vaginal/rectal, vaginal or cervical

Container/Tube: Aerobic culture swab

Specimen Volume: Swab

Additional Information: Indicate specimen source on specimen container and on request.

 

Reference Values

No group B streptococcus isolated

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

18-24 hour broth enrichment followed by molecular identification.  MIC testing is performed if positive and patient is allergic to penicillin.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87150

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Report Available

1-2 days