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Test Code STREP B CUL Culture, Strep Group B

Additional Codes

LAB13367

Collection Method

Anovaginal collection

Minimum Volume

1 Swab 

Container

Swab collected in Liquid Aimes Media, Aimes Gel Media, Liquid Stuart Media, or Stuart’s Gel Media

Acceptable Specimens

Anovaginal swab collected in Liquid Aimes Media, Aimes Gel Media, Liquid Stuart Media, or Stuart’s Gel Media

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive or Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed Daily
Expected Turn Around Time 2 days
Stat Availabilty No
Performing Bench CPH Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description Culture

Specimen Stability

Ambient 24 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 4 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) N/A

CPT Codes

87081

Last review/edit date

March 2024