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Streptococcus Group B Culture
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | P138 |
| Performed by | Microbiology |
| In House Availability | Set up daily, day and evening shifts |
| Method | Culture |
| Collection Instructions | Collect combined rectal and introital sample. Indicate on requisition if the patient is allergic to penicillin. |
| Container type | Swab in Todd-Hewitt (LIM) broth available from Microbiology or swab in charcoal transport medium (NOT preferred) |
| Sample type | Anal-vaginal swab |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Swabs not received in Todd-Hewitt (LIM) broth or charcoal transport media. |
| Processing notes | Put swabs received in charcoal transport medium into Todd-Hewitt (LIM) broth. |
| Normal range | |
| Critical value | Positive culture from L&D patient. |
| Synonyms | Bacterial culture |
| Stability | Room temperature 12 hours |
| Turn around times | 3 days |
| Additional information | For detection of carriers prior to delivery. If penicillin allergy is indicated on the requisition microbiology will perform susceptability studies to erythromycin and clindamycin. |
| CPT coding | 87081 |
| LOINC code | 582-7 |
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:52:37 AM |
| Entry Number | 876 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667