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