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Methodology
RT-PCR performed on Cepheid GeneXpert Instrument System
AKA (Description)
Group B Strep Screen, DNA AMP
Specimen Requirement
Culturette swab with vaginal/rectal specimen source
Min. Volume
N/A (swab specimen)
Special Instructions
Swab specimen is incubated with LIM broth for 18 – 24 hours prior to PCR testing.
Test Included
RT-PCR detection of:
Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Strep)