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