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Organization: | Sub-Page | ||
Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
Test Name/Synonym: | Group B Streptococcus Screen, Vaginal/Rectal (Synonym: GBS Prenatal Screen, S. agalactiae carriage) | ||
Test Includes: | Targeted culture for Group B Streptococcus. Susceptibility will only be performed if patient allergy to penicillin is indicated on requisition. | ||
LABID (Connect Care): | LAB1377 | ||
Test Code: | MEDITECH: GBS FOR REFERRED-OUT SPECIMENS, USE GBSRO | ||
Specimen Type: | Swab | ||
Specimen Source: | Vaginal/Rectal (combined) | ||
Primary Container: | Mod Amies Clear (pink top swab) | ||
Specimen Collection Requirements: | Prenatal screen recommended at 35-37 weeks gestation. Swab lower vagina first, then anal orifice and then insert into anal canal. Carefully place swab back into the collection device without contaminating it. | ||
Test Resources: | Order in Meditech/Connect Care Use Microbiology Requisition - 20571 for downtime | ||
Stability and Storage: | Refrigerate | ||
Processing: | Specimens received >48 hours after collection will not be processed. | ||
Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
Performing Site: | Chinook Regional Hospital Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Northern Lights Regional Hospital Red Deer Regional Hospital | ||
Last Updated On: | Tuesday, September 12, 2023 |