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Specimen Requirements
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Specimen Type: Rectal and vaginal
- Container/Tube (Preferred): Starswab (See Microbiology collection guide)
- Collection Instructions:
- Insert swab(s) in vagina, and sample vaginal introitus
- Insert same swab(s) approximately 1 inch beyond anal sphincter. Gently rotate swab(s) to sample anal crypts. Feces should be evident on swab.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Normal Reference Ranges: Negative
Positives for Group B Strep automatically have susceptibilities performed if patient has Penicillin allergy.
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
3 days
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Manual
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT: 87081
LOINC: 52968-5
Additional Information
- Prenatal screening to determine group B strep colonization.
- Microbiology Specimen Collection Guidelines