Streptcococus Group B Antigen (Serum/CSF)
Order Name
STREP B AG
Test Number: 5700125
Revision Date 03/27/2009
Test Number: 5700125
Revision Date 03/27/2009
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Streptcococus Group B Antigen (Serum/CSF)
|
Latex agglutination |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2mL (0.5mL) | Urine, Random | Sterile Urine container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2mL (0.5mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 3-5 Days |
| Notes | Antigen tests are an adjunct to diagnosis and are not an appropriate substitute for bacterial culture in the diagnosis of group B streptococcal colonization or infection, according to a FDA safety alert. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87899 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |