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