Ordering Recommendations

Determine genital and rectal Group B Streptococcus in pregnant women.

EPIC Test Code

LAB7014

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performed

Daily

Reported

24-48 hours

Collect

Vaginal-rectal swab

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Standard Volume

One eSwab or Copan swab

Unacceptable Conditions

Evidence of contamination or mishandling.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temperate: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Tests included in Panel

Susceptibility testing will be performed for patients noted with PCN allergies

CPT Codes

87653

Collect

Vaginal-rectal swab

Standard Volume

One eSwab or Copan swab

Unacceptable Conditions

Evidence of contamination or mishandling.

Remarks

Swab: eSwab, Stores item #1772

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temperate: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Synonyms

  • LAB7014

Performed

Daily

Reported

24-48 hours

Collect

Vaginal-rectal swab

Standard Volume

One eSwab or Copan swab

Minimum Volume

One swab

Unacceptable Conditions

Evidence of contamination or mishandling.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temperate: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Tests included in Panel

Susceptibility testing will be performed for patients noted with PCN allergies

Lab Location

Regional Lab

Department

Microbiology

Synonyms

  • LAB7014

Ordering Recommendations

Determine genital and rectal Group B Streptococcus in pregnant women.

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performed

Daily

Reported

24-48 hours

Unacceptable Conditions

Evidence of contamination or mishandling.

Reference Interval

No Group B Streptococcus Isolated

EPIC Test Code

LAB7014

CPT Codes

87653
Overview

Ordering Recommendations

Determine genital and rectal Group B Streptococcus in pregnant women.

EPIC Test Code

LAB7014

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performed

Daily

Reported

24-48 hours

Collect

Vaginal-rectal swab

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Standard Volume

One eSwab or Copan swab

Unacceptable Conditions

Evidence of contamination or mishandling.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temperate: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Tests included in Panel

Susceptibility testing will be performed for patients noted with PCN allergies

CPT Codes

87653
Collection Information

Collect

Vaginal-rectal swab

Standard Volume

One eSwab or Copan swab

Unacceptable Conditions

Evidence of contamination or mishandling.

Remarks

Swab: eSwab, Stores item #1772

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temperate: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Synonyms

  • LAB7014
Specimen Handling

Performed

Daily

Reported

24-48 hours

Collect

Vaginal-rectal swab

Standard Volume

One eSwab or Copan swab

Minimum Volume

One swab

Unacceptable Conditions

Evidence of contamination or mishandling.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temperate: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Tests included in Panel

Susceptibility testing will be performed for patients noted with PCN allergies

Lab Location

Regional Lab

Department

Microbiology

Synonyms

  • LAB7014
Result Interpretation

Ordering Recommendations

Determine genital and rectal Group B Streptococcus in pregnant women.

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performed

Daily

Reported

24-48 hours

Unacceptable Conditions

Evidence of contamination or mishandling.

Reference Interval

No Group B Streptococcus Isolated
Administrative

EPIC Test Code

LAB7014

CPT Codes

87653

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