Group B Streptococcus screening
Sample Reqs
STM
Turnaround
4 days
Special instructions
Send a combined LVS and rectal swab to maximise yield (national guideline).
Sample type guide
STM
Orange/Blue swab for culture – swab in transport medium
Additional information
- How to order a test
- Microbiology Specimens
- Microbiology Request procedures
- Microbiology Specialties
- Specimen transport
- Sample rejection criteria
- Request Forms
Last-updated: 22/08/22