Culture, Streptococcus, Group B
Test Summary
Group B Streptococci can be one of the most significant pathogens in the neonatal period. The organism is transmitted to the newborn through the birth canal. Prepartum vaginal and anorectal cultures are important to determine carriage.
Aliases
- Streptococcus Group B Culture
- Strep Group B Screen
- Culture (source Genital and/or Anal and/or Rectal and/or Vaginal/Rectal)
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 culture swab, usually from vaginal, cervical, or rectal source. A combined vaginal/rectal is preferred.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Indicate source. Current recommendations are to collect a vaginal and rectal sample on the same swab. 1. Cervix: Do not use lubricant during procedure. Wipe the cervix clean of vaginal secretions and mucus. Rotate a sterile swab, and obtain exudate from the endocervical glands. If no exudate is seen, insert a sterile swab into the endocervical canal, and rotate the swab. 2. Vaginal Secretions: Use a speculum without lubricant. Collect secretions from the mucosa high in the vaginal canal with sterile pipette or swab. 3. Rectal: The swab is inserted 1 to 1.5 inches into the anal canal and is rotated firmly as it is being pulled out of the canal.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (teal green cap)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen.
Order Code
CULSTR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10051/LAB10260
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87081
Billing Code
- 300681
CPT Statement
Methodology
Conventional Isolation and Identification Techniques.
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 culture swab, usually from vaginal, cervical, or rectal source. A combined vaginal/rectal is preferred.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Indicate source. Current recommendations are to collect a vaginal and rectal sample on the same swab. 1. Cervix: Do not use lubricant during procedure. Wipe the cervix clean of vaginal secretions and mucus. Rotate a sterile swab, and obtain exudate from the endocervical glands. If no exudate is seen, insert a sterile swab into the endocervical canal, and rotate the swab. 2. Vaginal Secretions: Use a speculum without lubricant. Collect secretions from the mucosa high in the vaginal canal with sterile pipette or swab. 3. Rectal: The swab is inserted 1 to 1.5 inches into the anal canal and is rotated firmly as it is being pulled out of the canal.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (teal green cap)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen.
Result Information
Methodology
Conventional Isolation and Identification Techniques.
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 4 days