CULTURE BETA STREPTOCOCCUS GROUP B
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: GBSC
UPHSM LIS Test #: 536
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 3 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 536
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 3 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume:
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Culturette vaginal/rectal
Collection Info:
Place specimen in "Culturette".
Indicate if patient has penicillin allergy and sensitivity is necessary.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Culturette vaginal/rectal
Collection Info:
Place specimen in "Culturette".
Indicate if patient has penicillin allergy and sensitivity is necessary.
Methods
Selective media - LIM broth(Todd-Hewitt with CNA)
Clinical Utilities
Detection of group B streptococcus especially from vaginal/rectal swabs in pregnant women. Allows for sensitivity testing when patient has penicillin allergy.
CPT Codes
87081
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative for Streptococcus agalactiae group B.
