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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: Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 2 days
CPT Codes: 87653
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: This test is currently only available to patients seen in EWWC.
Clinical Utility: To determine genital and rectal Group B Streptococcus in pregnant women.
Link:
Streptococcus Group B by PCR
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Group B Strep by PCR |
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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Not Detected |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Genital Swab |
1 EA SWAB (eSwab with Amies fixative) |
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Collect vaginal then rectal specimen with the same swab. Place swab collection into Amies media (eswab container). Send to lab immediately.
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Room Temperature |
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