Group B Streptococcus screening
Sample Reqs
LAS
Turnaround
4 days
Special instructions
Pink liquid Amies swabs (LAS) are preferred as they provide higher-quality results than gel Amies swabs.
Send a combined LVS and rectal swab to maximise yield (national guideline).
Sample type guide
LAS
Liquid Amies swab for culture and/or PCR
Additional information
- How to order a test
- Microbiology Specimens
- Microbiology Request procedures
- Microbiology Specialties
- Specimen transport
- Sample rejection criteria
- Request Forms
Last-updated: 26/01/26