Description
Purpose of the Test:
• Detect active GBS infection in the urinary tract
• Screen for GBS colonization during pregnancy
• Help guide appropriate antibiotic therapy
• Prevent complications like urinary tract infections (UTIs), preterm labor, or neonatal infections
What the Test Involves:
• A midstream urine sample is collected in a sterile container
• The sample is tested for GBS antigens using immunoassay methods
• A positive result indicates the presence of Group B Streptococcus in the urinary tract
