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