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

Important Note

***FOR ACTIVE LABOR PATIENTS***

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code

LAB 5575 Group B Strep Direct Assay (ACTIVE LABOR)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Vaginal/rectal swab

Container/Tube: CoPan Red double tip culture

Specimen Volume: NA

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Microbiology

CPT

87150

 

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday