DNA Group B Streptococcus
CATEGORY: MIC
MNEMONIC: BSBPCR
LAB: WMC
DEPT: MICRO
DAYS SET: Daily
TAT: 2 days
CPT: 87653
SYNONYMS:
Strep Group B PCR / GBS PCR
PREFERRED SPECIMEN:
Vaginal or Rectal swab
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Amplified probe for Group B Strep only. Culture and susceptibility performed
if result is positive and there is a documented penicillin allergy.
REFERENCE RANGE:
Negative