Back to Test DirectoryTH76 : Urine Culture, Prenatal, W/GBS
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Urine Culture, Prenatal
Methodology:
Bacterial Culture
Clinical Utility:
GBS is found in the urine of 2%–7% of pregnant women. GBS bacteriuria in a pregnant woman is a marker for heavy genital tract colonization, and maternal GBS bacteriuria (including pure and predominant growth of GBS in the urine) has been associated with GBS colonization and an increased risk for early-onset disease in the newborn. Routine screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria is recommended in pregnant women
ORDERING:
Test Code:
TH76-3
Turnaround Time:
4 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
5-10 mL Urine Tube - Grey Top
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine Tube - Grey Top | 1 | Refrigerate | 4 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
UGY: Perform a clean catch process, collect urine in sterile container, transfer 5-10 ml into the special grey tube, label with patient's name
Alternative Specimen:
Urine Container-Boricult, Urine Cup, Urine tube without preservative, URICULT Urine CULTURE-PADDLES, Agar Plate, Nut Agar Slant, Urisponge
Billing:
CPT Codes:
87086 x 1
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