Ordering Recommendation

Use to detect genital and rectal Group B Streptococcus in pregnant individuals at 36-37 weeks of gestation.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Vaginal then rectal specimen with the same swab from pregnant individuals at 36-37 weeks of gestation.

Specimen Preparation

Transfer swab to Liquid Stuart media or Amies media (eSwab ARUP supply #45877) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens in any transport media other than indicated above.

Remarks

Specimen source required.

Stability

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-2 days

Reference Interval

Not Detected

Interpretive Data

Routine susceptibility for group B Streptococci is not performed due to predictable susceptibility to penicillin and most other beta-lactams. To request susceptibility testing on penicillin-allergic patients, contact 1-800-522-2787 ext. 2169 to add test 0060200, Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Not Otherwise Specified.

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

87653

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0060705 Streptococcus (Group B) by PCR 91875-5
2002869 Streptococcus (Group B) Source 31208-2
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Aliases

  • Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus
  • Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus PCR
Streptococcus Group B by PCR