Blue Horizon Medicals Immunity & infection

Group B Strep

Group B Strep is a bacteria (streptococcal bacteria). This test is usually carried out to detect Group B Strep in pregnant woman.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Swab
Collection
At-home swab sample by post
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Group B Strep

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
swab
Collection method
at-home swab sample by post
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • Group B Strep

About this test

Group B Strep is a bacteria (streptococcal bacteria). This test is usually carried out to detect Group B Strep in pregnant woman.

Best taken between weeks 35 - 37 of pregnancy, this enriched culture medium swab profile consists of 2 swabs - one vaginal and the other rectal. Knowing the mother's GBS status can increase survival rates of newborns.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

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