Synonyms:

BETA HEMOLYTIC STREPTOCOCCUS Group B Screen with reflex to Susceptibilities

LIS Mnemonic:	**GNTSS-SENS
Department:	MICROBIOLOGY
Container:	ESwab Collection and Transport System
Transport:	Transport within 24 hrs. at room temperature.
CPT-4:	87081
Comments:	Source: Vaginal/Rectal Methodology: Culture with reflex to identification & susceptibility testing for Streptococcus group B. ** Order if patient is PENICILLIN ALLERGIC

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