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HelpTest ID NBLD5011 Group B Strep NAD, Penicillin Allergy, Reflex to Susceptibility
AKA
ABS, PCR, Penicillin, Pen Allergic, PCN
Specimen Type/Requirements
Collect vaginal/rectal specimen using Dual Swab in Liquid Stuart Medium (Lawson No. 6117712).
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | Double Swab in Liquid Stuart Medium |
| Minimum Volume | Double Swab in Liquid Stuart Medium |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
| Refrigerated | 6 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | N/A |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo- Molecular
CPT
Direct Swab 87653; LIM-Enhanced 87150