Group B streptococcus (GBS) Realtime PCR (Qualitative)

. Group B Streptococcus (GBS), also known as
Streptococcus agalactiae) is a Gram-positive bacterium commonly found in the digestive and genital tracts of women. Many carriers are asymptomatic. However, GBS is a leading cause of infections during pregnancy and in newborns.
. While many pregnant women with GBS are asymptomatic, some may develop urinary tract infections, amniotic infections, or endometritis.
. GBS can produce enzymes like phospholipase A2, which are involved in prostaglandin synthesis, causing miscarriage, stillbirth, premature rupture of membranes, premature birth, and infections of genital tract lesions during labor.
. The rate of GBS infection in the vagina and rectum of pregnant women is 10-30%. Therefore, it is recommended that all pregnant women should be routinely screened for GBS between 36 weeks and 37 weeks (for single pregnancies) or between 32 weeks and 34 weeks (for multiple pregnancies).

  • Infectious/ Contagious diseases

Patient Instructions:
. Avoid using vaginal creams, lubricants, douches, tampons, or spermicides for at least 48 hours before the test.
. Refrain from sexual intercourse for 48 hours before the test.
. Avoid urinating for at least 1–2 hours before sample collection to prevent washing away the organism from the urethra.
. Avoid using antibacterial or antiseptic washes in the genital area before the test.
. Refrain from using enemas, suppositories, or rectal medications for 48 hours before the test.
. Ideally, the sample should be taken after a recent bowel movement to avoid contamination from stool.
Sample Type:
Vaginal Swab,Urethral Swab,Anal Discharge
Result Time:

1:50 PM same day

Storage & Transportation:
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Cutoff Times:

8:00 AM Monday – Saturday

30 minutes required for samples arrived at Cao Thang till receive by Laboratory

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