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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 2 days
CPT Codes: 87653
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: This is a Lab Only order. Please see GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS (GBS) BY PCR.
Clinical Utility:
Link:
Streptococcus Group B
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| Group B Strep by PCR |
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
|
|
Not Detected |
|
|
Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Genital Swab |
1 EA SWAB (eSwab with Amies fixative) |
|
|
Collect vaginal then rectal specimen with the same swab. Place swab collection into Amies media (eswab container). Send to lab immediately.
|
Room Temperature |
|