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HelpTest Code 2500442 GROUP B STREP DNA AMP ASSAY
Specimen Requirements
Vaginal/Rectal swab in non-nutritive transport medium.
Specimen Stability Information
Forward to Laboratory promptly.
Reject Due To
Cervical, perianal, perirectal, or perineal specimens are not acceptable sample types. A speculum should not be used for sample collection.
Reference Values
Normal = NEGATIVE
Test reported as POSITIVE or NEGATIVE
A sensitivity will be performed on all POSITIVE results.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Special Instructions
GBS screening in antepartum women should take place between 35 and 37 weeks gestation.
CPT Coding
87653
LOINC Coding
48683-7
Methodology
DNA Amplification Assay