1. Q12 GBS
A patient presents to the A&E at 11 PM. She is 35 weeks pregnant. You find that she has not been screened for GBS and decide to take a vaginal and rectal swab. The microbiology lab is closed right now. Where and how will the swab be stored and transported?
After collection, swabs should be placed in a non-nutrient transport medium, such as Amies or Stuart. Specimens should be transported and processed as soon as possible. If processing is delayed, specimens should be refrigerated. When testing for GBS, the lab should be specifically informed that the swab is for GBS testing.
