| Group B Streptococcus Culture (8000100099) | |
|---|---|
| Test Mnemonic: | C GBS |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Collection: | Collect swab of a specimen from vaginal introitus and anorectum. Cervical specimens are not recommended |
| Container: | Dual swab Culturette |
| Storage/Transport: | Room temperature, refrigerate if transport is delayed |
| Stability: | 48 hours |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improper collection, swabs received more than 72 hours after collection. Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection on requisition form |
| Reference Range: | No Group B Strep isolated |
| Turnaround Time: | 2-4 days |
| Methodology: | Culture with enriched broth for recovery of the organism |
| Performed: | Clinical Microbiology |
| Synonyms: | GBS Culture, Culture, GBS; Culture, Group B Strep; Group B Strep Culture Screen; Culture, GBS; Culture, Group B Streptococcus |
| Clinical Indication: | Screening culture for the presence of Group B Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae) in pregnant women prior to delivery. |
| Patient Preparation : | Vaginal, anal-rectal specimen |
| CPT 4 Code: | 87081, additional codes if indicated |
| Note: | Please note if patient is allergic to Penicillin on the request form. If stated and the culture is positive, additional antibiotic susceptibility tests will be performed. |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |