Group B Strep PCR Reflex
Test Summary
The PCR methodology allows for rapid detection of Group B Streptococcus colonization in pregnant women. Preventative antibiotics can be used during childbirth. This can decrease the risk of delivering a preterm low-birthweight infant and decrease the mortality rate of these infants. This test detects Group B Streptococcus DNA by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of the GBS Amp gene.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Vaginal / Rectal Culture Swab (minimum 1 culturette swab)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
1) Collect appropriate specimen from infected site. For specimens on culturette swab, please break the transport medium ampule.
2) Label specimen and indicate desired test on requisition form. Also, indicate the source of the specimen obtained on the requisition.
2) Label specimen and indicate desired test on requisition form. Also, indicate the source of the specimen obtained on the requisition.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (teal green cap)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 3 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Processing of specimen will be delayed if test is not indicated on requisition.
Order Code
GBREB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5277
Includes
If positive manual reflex to strep culture (8605) CPT code(s) 87081.
CPT Code
- 87653 (If positive manual reflex to strep culture (8605) CPT code(s) 87081)
Billing Code
- 300000
CPT Statement
Methodology
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
FDA Status
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
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; MD; Report available: 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Vaginal / Rectal Culture Swab (minimum 1 culturette swab)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
1) Collect appropriate specimen from infected site. For specimens on culturette swab, please break the transport medium ampule.
2) Label specimen and indicate desired test on requisition form. Also, indicate the source of the specimen obtained on the requisition.
2) Label specimen and indicate desired test on requisition form. Also, indicate the source of the specimen obtained on the requisition.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (teal green cap)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 3 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Processing of specimen will be delayed if test is not indicated on requisition.
Billing
CPT Code
- 87653 (If positive manual reflex to strep culture (8605) CPT code(s) 87081)
Billing Code
- 300000
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; MD; Report available: 2 days