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Test Code LAB922 Group B Streptococcus DNA Probe

Important Note

Please indicate on request form if patient has a penicillin allergy.

Intended Use

This is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test designed to detect Group B Streptococcus (GBS) DNA from enriched vaginal/rectal swab specimens, using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Methodology

Realtime Polymerase Chain reaction (RT-PCR)

Performing Laboratory

RCH

Specimen Requirements

Using the Cepheid Collection Device, or swab in a non-nutritive transport medium (bactiswab, eSwab, cullturette) collect a vaginal/rectal swab specimen.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: up to 24 hours

Refrigerated: 6 days

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87653