B Group streptococcus are bacteria that come and go naturally in the body. Most of the time, they are not harmful but sometimes, they may cause serious illnesses in all ages. The important fact is, they cause severe infections in newborns. Group B Strep Disease (GBS) can be deadly. Therefore antibiotic treatment to protect the baby would be recomended.
Interpretation:Bacterial infections should be negative in normal cases.
Sample: Vaginal or rectal swab.
Working day: Everyday
Result Time: 2 days 6:00 PM
