| Ordering Code | 6204 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | GBS Screen, DNA Amplification |
| Alias | Rapid Prenatal Group B Strep Screen Molecular Prenatal Group B Strep Screen Prenatal Group B Strep, Molecular Prenatal GBS Screen, rt-PCR |
| Preferred Specimen | Vaginal/Rectal, Perineum |
| Preferred Container | Eswab |
| Other Specimen/Container | Other Bacterial Transport Device without gel media (e.g. Culturette EZ) |
| Optimum Volume | 2 Swabs |
| Collection Instructions | The Transystem Transport Swab is a culturette containing two swabs with a molded break point. Both swabs must be used during collection. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Ambient |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 3 Days Refrigerated: 3 Days |
| Rejection Criteria | Expired container/transport media, Mislabelled/unlabelled specimens |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | Up to 3 Days |
| Methodology | Real-Time PCR |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of March 31, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source | ALL | See report. | |||||||
| Group B Strep DNA Result: | ALL | NEGATIVE | NEGATIVE |