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Test Id : CGBS

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Group B Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae) Culture, Varies

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Screening for maternal colonization with Streptococcus agalactiae at 36 to 37 weeks gestation as a guide for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to decrease the risk of infection by S agalactiae (group B streptococcus) in the infant

Highlights

This test is utilized to assess for the presence of Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus) in pregnant women.

Reflex Tests
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Test Id Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
RMALD Ident by MALDI-TOF mass spec No, (Bill Only) No
GID Bacteria Identification No, (Bill Only) No
STRP Identification Streptococcus No, (Bill Only) No
ISAE Aerobe Ident by Sequencing No, (Bill Only) No
SIDC Ident Serologic Agglut Method 4 No, (Bill Only) No

Testing Algorithm
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When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed and charged.

Method Name
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Conventional Culture Technique

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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Grp B Strep (S. agalactiae) Culture

Aliases
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87346-CGBS

Beta-Hemolytic Strep

Strep Group B

Group B streptococcus

Group B streptococci

S. agalactiae

Streptococcus agalactiae

Beta Strep

SGB

GBS

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed and charged.

Specimen Type
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Varies

Shipping Instructions

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of collection.

Necessary Information

Specimen source is required.

Specimen Required
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Supplies: Culturette (BBL Culture Swab) (T092)

Specimen Type: Swab

Sources: Vaginal/rectal combination swab

Container/Tube: Culture transport swab (Dacron or rayon swab with aluminum or plastic shaft with either Stuart or Amies liquid medium)

Specimen Volume: Swab

Additional Information:

Vaginal/rectal combination swab is the only acceptable specimen according to American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) guidelines. Vaginal only,  rectal only, as well as other sources are not acceptable.

Reject Due To
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Other Dry swab

Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Ambient (preferred) 24 hours
Refrigerated 24 hours

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Screening for maternal colonization with Streptococcus agalactiae at 36 to 37 weeks gestation as a guide for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to decrease the risk of infection by S agalactiae (group B streptococcus) in the infant

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed and charged.

Clinical Information
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Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus) is a cause of morbidity and mortality among infants. Infections occurring within the first week of life are considered early-onset; those occurring in infants greater than 1 week of age are considered late-onset. Maternal vaginal or rectal colonization with S agalactiae is a risk factor for early-onset disease in infants. Ten to 30% of pregnant women are vaginally or rectally colonized with S agalactiae and may transmit the organism to their infant during labor and delivery. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends screening for colonization with S agalactiae at 36 to 37 weeks gestation as a guide for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to decrease the risk of infection with Streptococcus agalactiae in the infant.

Reference Values
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Negative

Interpretation
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Positive cultures are reported out as Streptococcus agalactiae.

Cautions
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No significant cautionary statements

Clinical Reference
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Prevention of Group B Streptococcal Early-Onset Disease in Newborns: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee Opinion. July 2019;(134):1. https://www.acog.org/Clinical-Guidance-and-Publications/Committee-Opinions/Committee-on-Obstetric-Practice/Prevention-of-Group-B-Streptococcal-Early-Onset-Disease-in-Newborns

Method Description
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Swabs are cultured to a sheep blood agar plate, a Columbia colistin-nalidixic acid agar plate, and a LIM broth. Cultures are incubated for 2 to 3 days, depending on microbial growth present. Streptococcus agalactiae is identified using one or a combination of the following techniques: matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry, conventional biochemical tests, latex antigen test, and nucleic acid sequencing of the 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene. Streptococcus agalactiae or no growth of S agalactiae is reported.(Church DL: Group B Streptococcus Cultures. In Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook. Edited by AL Leber. Washington DC, ASM Press, 2016, section 3.9.2)

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Monday through Sunday

Report Available
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3 to 5 days

Specimen Retention Time
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3 days

Performing Laboratory Location
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Rochester

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Test Classification
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This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

87081-Strep Grp B (S. agalactiae) culture

87077-Ident by MALDI-TOF mass spec (if appropriate)

87077-Bacteria identification (if appropriate)

87077-Identification Streptococcus (if appropriate)

87147 x 2-6-Serologic Agglut Method 4 Ident (if appropriate)

87153-Aerobe ident by sequencing (if appropriate)

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CGBS Grp B Strep (S. agalactiae) Culture 586-8
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
CGBS Grp B Strep (S. agalactiae) Culture 586-8

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Setup Files
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Excel | Pdf

Sample Reports
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Normal Reports | Abnormal Reports

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