Test Code 0249854 Streptococcus Group B Culture (Prenatal Screen)
Methodology
Conventional and Selective Media Culture Technique
Performing Laboratory
Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Vaginal/rectal swab
Collection Container/Tube: CultureSwab® (white cap)
Collection Instructions:
1. Maintain sterility.
2. Label with patient's name, second unique identifier (e.g. medical record number or date of birth), date and time of collection.
3. Specimen source is required.
Reject Due To:
Cervical swab
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient < 24 hours
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87081