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General Information

Logan Health Whitefish Critical Values Policy

Test Catalog Visual Aid

Test Catalog -Tube Colors and Order Codes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Instructions

Bristol Stool Chart

TB Quantiferon Gold Blood Test Guide

Vaginal Collection Guide

Hematology Labeling Guide

Patient Urine Collection Guide

Light Sensitive Test Chart

Specimen Labeling Guide

Swab Collection Kit Guide

Stool Specimen Collection Guide

 

LINKS

Mayo Medical Laboratories

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code CULTSB CULTURE, BETA STREP B (VAGINAL/RECTAL)

Important Note

IF PATIENT IS ALLERGIC TO PENICILLIN, INDICATE IN COMMENTS WHEN ORDERING

Specimens are screened for the presence of Beta Strep Group B only.

 

Methodology

Automated Microbiology Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

Vaginal/Rectal Swab

Container: AMIES Culturette

Specimen Collection:

  1. Obtain vaginal/rectal specimen with sterile swab.
  2. Minimize contact with surrounding mucosa.

Maximum Laboratory Time

72 - 96 hours

Specimen Transport/Stability

Store and transport at room temperature.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87081

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Reference Ranges

Culture, Beta Strep B:  Negative