Streptococcus Group B with Susceptibility Culture

Streptococcus Group B with Susceptibility Culture

Test Code

15090

CPT Code(s)

87081

Test Code

15090

CPT Code(s)

87081

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Clinical Significance

Streptococcus Group B with Susceptibility Culture - Group B streptococci can be one of the most significant pathogens in the neonatal period. The organism is transmitted to the newborn through the birth canal. Prepartum vaginal introitus and anorectal cultures are important to determine carriage.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Includes

If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge, (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149).
Antibiotic susceptibilities will be performed on Group B streptococcus isolates (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87186).

Methodology

Bacterial Culture, Aerobic Isolation and Identification Procedure including Broth Enhanced Culture and Susceptibility

Alternative Name(s)

Culture, Group B Strep

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

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Includes

If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge, (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149).
Antibiotic susceptibilities will be performed on Group B streptococcus isolates (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87186).

Methodology

Bacterial Culture, Aerobic Isolation and Identification Procedure including Broth Enhanced Culture and Susceptibility

Alternative Name(s)

Culture, Group B Strep

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

Vaginal-rectal swab submitted in Amies liquid transport swab, Amies gel transport swab, Amies liquid elution swab (ESwab) or equivalent

Minimum Volume

One transport swab

Collection Instructions

For prenatal cultures obtain specimens from both the vaginal introitus and anorectum utilizing one or two swabs. Cervical cultures are not acceptable for prenatal screening; a speculum should not be used. After culture collection place swab(s) into one bacterial transport medium.

Transport Container

Transport swab

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Non vaginal/rectal specimens • Viral transport medium • Molecular transport system

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

Vaginal-rectal swab submitted in Amies liquid transport swab, Amies gel transport swab, Amies liquid elution swab (ESwab) or equivalent

Minimum Volume

One transport swab

Collection Instructions

Transport Container

Transport swab

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Non vaginal/rectal specimens • Viral transport medium • Molecular transport system

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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