Test Name
Group B Streptococcus Culture
Alternate DescriptionGroup B Strep Culture
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Microbiology
Summary Test Name
Group B Streptococcus Culture
Container MicrobiologyCervix, endocervix, vagina, perineum collected with swab culture collection/transport system
Specimen Stability12 hours at room temperature, 24 hours if refrigerated
Specimen TransportRoom Temperature
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsNegative at 2 days; preliminary reports issued at 18-24 hours.
Reference ValueNo Group B Strep isolated
Test ResultsPresence or absence of Group B Strep