Streptococcus Group B Antigen Detection
🧫 Bacterial Infection Screening
₹649
MRP ₹900
Includes: Detection of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Antigen
Sample Type: Swab / Urine / Body Fluid (as advised by physician)
Sample Time: 4:30 PM
Report: Next Day Evening (Except Sunday)
Sample Type: Swab / Urine / Body Fluid (as advised by physician)
Sample Time: 4:30 PM
Report: Next Day Evening (Except Sunday)
About this Test:
The Streptococcus Group B Antigen Detection Test is used to identify Group B Streptococcus (GBS)newborns, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
✔ Detects presence of GBS antigen quickly and accurately ✔ Helps prevent neonatal infections during pregnancy and delivery ✔ Important for individuals with urinary tract infections, sepsis, or suspected bacterial infections ✔ Recommended for pregnant women in the 3rd trimester and high-risk patients
The Streptococcus Group B Antigen Detection Test is used to identify Group B Streptococcus (GBS)newborns, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
✔ Detects presence of GBS antigen quickly and accurately ✔ Helps prevent neonatal infections during pregnancy and delivery ✔ Important for individuals with urinary tract infections, sepsis, or suspected bacterial infections ✔ Recommended for pregnant women in the 3rd trimester and high-risk patients
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1: What is Group B Streptococcus (GBS)?
GBS is a type of bacteria that can live harmlessly in the gut but may cause severe infections in newborns and immunocompromised individuals.
Q2: Why is this test important during pregnancy?
Because GBS can pass from mother to baby during childbirth, leading to sepsis, pneumonia, or meningitis in newborns.
Q3: How is the test performed?
The test is done using a swab from the genital tract, urine, or other fluids, as per doctor’s advice.
Q4: Do I need to fast before this test?
No fasting is required. Sample collection depends on the clinical requirement.
Q5: When will I get the results?
Reports are delivered the next working day (except Sunday).
Q1: What is Group B Streptococcus (GBS)?
GBS is a type of bacteria that can live harmlessly in the gut but may cause severe infections in newborns and immunocompromised individuals.
Q2: Why is this test important during pregnancy?
Because GBS can pass from mother to baby during childbirth, leading to sepsis, pneumonia, or meningitis in newborns.
Q3: How is the test performed?
The test is done using a swab from the genital tract, urine, or other fluids, as per doctor’s advice.
Q4: Do I need to fast before this test?
No fasting is required. Sample collection depends on the clinical requirement.
Q5: When will I get the results?
Reports are delivered the next working day (except Sunday).