| Group B Streptococcus by PCR (8000100188) | |
|---|---|
| Test Mnemonic: | |
| Test Mnemonic: | C GB |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Collection: | Collect swab of a specimen from vaginal introtius and anorectum. Cervical specimens are not recommended. |
| Collection: | Collect swab of a specimen from vaginal introtius and anorectum. Cervical specimens are not recommended. |
| Container: | Amies or Stuart Culturette |
| Container: | Amies or Stuart Culturette |
| Minimum Volume: | One swab |
| Minimum Volume: | One swab |
| Storage/Transport: | Room temperature; refrigerate if transport is delayed |
| Storage/Transport: | Room temperature; refrigerate if transport is delayed. |
| Stability: | Room Temperature up to 48 hours; Refrigerate (2-8°C) up to 6 days |
| Stability: | Room temperature up to 48 hours. Refrigerate (2-8°C) up to 6 days. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improper collection, swabs received more than 72 hours after collection, unlabeled specimen container or labeled incorrectly, no date an dtime of collection on requisition form. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improper collection, swabs received more than 72 hours after collection, unlabeled specimen container or labeled incorrectly, no date and time of collection on the requisition form. |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Collection: | Collect swab of a specimen from vaginal introtius and anorectum. Cervical specimens are not recommended. |
| Collection: | Collect swab of a specimen from vaginal introtius and anorectum. Cervical specimens are not recommended. |
| Container: | Amies or Stuart Culturette |
| Container: | Amies or Stuart Culturette |
| Minimum Volume: | One swab |
| Minimum Volume: | One swab |
| Storage/Transport: | Room temperature; refrigerate if transport is delayed |
| Storage/Transport: | Room temperature; refrigerate if transport is delayed. |
| Stability: | Room Temperature up to 48 hours; Refrigerate (2-8°C) up to 6 days |
| Stability: | Room temperature up to 48 hours. Refrigerate (2-8°C) up to 6 days. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improper collection, swabs received more than 72 hours after collection, unlabeled specimen container or labeled incorrectly, no date an dtime of collection on requisition form. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improper collection, swabs received more than 72 hours after collection, unlabeled specimen container or labeled incorrectly, no date and time of collection on the requisition form. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Turnaround Time: | Test is performed Monday through Friday. Swabsare placed in a broth and must incubate overnight before the test is performed. |
| Turnaround Time: | Batch testing is performed daily. Swabs are placed in a broth and must incubate overnight before the test is performed. |
| Methodology: | Real-time PCR |
| Methodology: | Real-time PCR |
| Performed: | Clinical Microbiology |
| Performed: | Clinical Microbiology |
| Synonyms: | pre-natal screen for Group B Streptococcus, GBS screen |
| Synonyms: | pre-natal screen for Group B Streptococcus, GBS screen° |
| Clinical Indication: | Screening test for the presence of Group B Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae) in pregnant women prior to delivery. |
| Clinical Indication: | Screening test for the presence of Group B Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae) in pregnant women prior to delivery. |
| Patient Preparation : | Vaginal, anal-rectal specimen |
| Patient Preparation : | Vaginal, anal-rectal specimen |
| CPT 4 Code: | 87653 |
| CPT 4 Code: | 87653 |
| Note: | Please note if patient is allergic to Penicillin on the request form. If stated and the test is positive, additional antibiotic susceptibility tests will be performed. |
| Note: | Please note if patient is allergic to Penicillin on the request form. If stated and the test 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. | |