UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Streptococcus, Group B, PCR
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| Test Code(s): |
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GBS / HCGBS
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| CPT Code(s): |
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87653
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| Methodology: |
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PCR
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Stat: Not available stat.
Routine: Up to 7 days.
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Specimen Requirements
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Vaginal/rectal swab
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Wipe away excess secretions or discharge from the vaginal area prior to sampling.
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Preferred: CultureSwab®
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Microbiology Laboratory (B4/231).
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Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: Up to 6 days
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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Expected Results:
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Negative
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| Additional Information: |
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A positive test result may represent the presence of nonviable organisms.
Susceptibility testing performed on penicillin allergic patients.
This test was performed using a modification of an FDA approved method. The performance characteristics of this test were determined by the UWHC Clinical Laboratories and meet the standards for clinical testing.
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Streptococcus agalactiae Beta Strep Group B
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