Abbreviation: GBSCU
Specimen Type: Swab
Storage Temperature: Transport to lab at room temperature, if > 2 hours refrigerate
Tubes / Containers: E Swab or Culturette II swab kit
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YGBSCU
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed daily / Reported 1-3 days
Additional Information: Vaginal swab, peri-rectal swab (swab from distal vagina to the anorectum), rectal swab. Peri-rectal swab is recommended. Swab using a culturette swab.