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Vaginal swab culture for Group B streptococcus

Test Code:

BA0047

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Sterile swab with Amies transport medium

Specimen Requirement

A low vaginal swab or Anorectal swab should be taken

Specimen Storage / Transport

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

1 - 2 days

Reference Value(s)

-

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Microbiology

Contact Number

6394 1388

Day and Time Performed

Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1900 hrs
Last specimen receipt time: 1800 hrs

Sat: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Last specimen receipt time: 1630 hrs

Sun: 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs
Last specimen receipt time: 1500 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

​Universal prenatal screening for vaginal and rectal Group B streptococcal (GBS) colonization of all pregnant women at 35-37 weeks gestation is recommended. 

Change History Notes

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