ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060705: Streptococcus Group B by PCR |
| Test Mnemonic: GBS PCR | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: Genital or rectal swab.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: Swab in bacterial transport media at 2-8°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
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#ExistRefRange> Negative - Group B streptococcus DNA not detected by PCR. Positive - Group B streptococcus detected by PCR. *ExistRefRange> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87653 |