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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: GBS, STREP AGALACTIAE
Performed: Monday-Friday
Turn Around Time: 5 days
CPT Codes: 87653
Performed By: Microbiology
Clinical Utility: This test is intended to aid in determining the GBS colonization status of antepartum women. This assay does not diagnose or monitor treatment for GBS infection. This test was developed, and its performance characteristics for self-collected samples determined by CLIA-certified Parkland Health Microbiology laboratory for diagnostic purposes. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA for self-collected samples. The use of this in vitro diagnostic test, is FDA cleared for provider collected samples.
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| Group B Streptococcus (GBS) by PCR Result |
PCR |
F |
|
Negative |
|
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Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Vaginal/Rectal |
E-swab (liquid Aimes Transport Medium) |
1 |
Swab |
Insert swab 2 cm into vagina. Do not touch cotton end with fingers. Move swab from side to side or rotate the swab at the collection site, allowing several seconds for absorption of organisms by the swab. Insert the same swab 1 cm into anus. Move swab from side to side, or rotate the swab at the collection site, allowing several seconds for absorption of organisms by the swab. |
Room Temperature |
Room Temperature |