Group B Strep Screen BSBP

Method(s) Real-time PCR
Specimen Required
Collect Vaginal and/or rectal sample, preferably both, collected either with one dual-swab or on separate swabs (a separate swab for each site) using the white cap collection device with Amies liquid transport medium. Swabbing both the lower vagina and rectum through the anal sphincter increases the yield substantially compared to sampling the vagina alone. If collecting on separate swabs, both swabs will be combined and processed as one specimen type that will have only one laboratory charge.
Transport ESwab culture device at 20-25°C during specimen transport.
Stability Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days
Unacceptable Conditions Freezing or exposing the specimen to excessive heat.
Schedule Mon-Sat
Billing Code 3010323
CPTCode 87653
Notes For patients with Penicillin allergy at high risk of anaphylaxis, order Group B Strep Screen with Sensitivity (BSBS).
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval

No Group B Strep Isolated

No Appointment Necessary
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