For Laboratorians
Key Differences for Laboratorians in 2010 Guidelines compared to 2002 Guidelines
- Expanded options for laboratory detection of group B Streptococcus (GBS), including use of pigmented media and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays
- There is a revised colony count threshold for laboratories to report GBS in the urine of pregnant women.
- Page last reviewed: May 23, 2016
- Page last updated: May 23, 2016
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