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Prenatal Group B Streptococcus Screening (Culture)
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Routine antenatal screening for rectovaginal colonisation of Streptococcus agalactiae (also known as group B Streptococcus (GBS) at 35 - 37 weeks gestation in pregnant women via a combined lower vaginal and anorectal swab. Screening is to determine the risk of passing the bacteria to the newborn during birth, possibly resulting in a serious infection called early-onset GBS. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| GBS Screen, Group B Strep Screen, |
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Code:
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CXGRB |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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Charcoal Swab |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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N/A |
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Collection Instructions:
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Please collect a combined low vaginal and rectal swab in transport media. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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N/A |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Bacteriology |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8012 |
| Bacteriology |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4505 |
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Last Updated : 04-09-2023 13:26 |