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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Culture, Strep B Screen  

Additional Codes

LAB1377

Performing Laboratory

MBMC-Microbiology

Methodology

This test is a screening culture for group B Streptococcus only.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Cervix, genital, rectal, vaginal
Container/Tube: Swab or Eswab

Specimen Volume: 1 swab

Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source.

Additional Information: Immediately deliver to laboratory.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Preliminary report at 24 hours

Reference Values

Negative for group B strep.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87081