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Test Code GBSPCR Group B Strep PCR

Specimen Requirements

Obtain a specimen from the lower vagina and rectum using BBL Amies with charcoal culturette or ESwab Regular swab with liquid Amies.

TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE

Place swab in the transport medium and transport to the laboratory. Swabs collected and transported in this manner will maintain GBS viability for up to 2 days at room temperature.

PERFORMING LAB

WKMC