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Test Code SPCRGB Group B Streptococcus by automated real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect Group B Strep DNA

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code

LAB 5576 Group B strep LIM broth assay

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Vaginal/rectal swab

Container/Tube: Copan e-Swab (white or green) or BD E-Swab (white or green) Transport System or Cepheid Collection System- Copan Double Red swab

Specimen Volume: NA

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Microbiology

CPT

87653

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday