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Culture, Group B Strep, perinatal

Collection Requirements

Source: vaginal/rectal
Container: eSwab

  • Collect specimen at 35-37 weeks gestation
  • Swab the distal vagina, followed by the rectum (insert the swab through the anal sphincter)

Turn Around Time

2 days

Availability

Routine

Lab Processing Instructions

Room temperature

Performing Laboratory

Adele Hall

Adele Hall Lab Section

Microbiology

Instrumentation/Methodology

Culture

Reference Ranges

Negative for Group B Strep

CPT

87081