Specimen Requirements
Title
Culture, Vaginal Group B Streptococcus
Specimen Requirement
Cervical or vaginal swab transport media. Identify source on requisition. Beta Streptococcus Group B (Streptococcus agalactiae) will be the only organism sought and reported. Since routine genital cultures include Beta Streptococcus Group B, this need not be ordered separately when a routine genital culture is ordered.
Methodology
Conventional culture technique
Stability
Room Temp: 72 hours
Reference Range
By Report.
Turnaround
3 days
Clinical Use
Aids in the detection of Beta Streptococcus Group B (Streptococcus agalactiae). Group B Streptococci can be one of the most significant pathogens in the neonatal period.
Test Code
VAGB