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Group b streptoccocus test

This is an important test to check for group B streptococcus.

Swab
2 tests included
4 days turnaround

£69.00

£49.00

About Group b streptoccocus test

What is Group B Streptococcus?

Group B streptococcus is a type of streptococcal bacteria often found in the intestines and lower genital tract. Many people will carry the virus and not show any symptoms. However, it may affect pregnant women, young babies and people with weakened immune systems. The risk to the baby is primarily after vaginal delivery if it picks up the bacterium. Whilst complications are uncommon, there is a risk of life-threatening complications such as pneumonia, meningitis or sepsis. Confirmation of a group B streptococcus infection will allow the mother to be treated with antibiotics prior to birth.

Why take the test?

This test involves taking a swab of the vagina and rectum to check for group B streptococcus

 

What's tested

Bacteria

How it works

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Purchase your Kit

Just order a test online and get your kit delivered right to your door unless you are ordering a COVID-19 Fit to Fly test where you will be given appointment options to attend our clinics across the United Kingdom for a nose and throat swab PCR test at the checkout stage.

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Take your test and post

Follow our simple instructions to take your sample and post back the enclosed prepaid envelope to our accredited lab for processing. We also offer home or workplace visits by a qualified nurse. For COVID-19 Fit to Fly tests you must attend one of our partner clinics for our trained collection officers to take your sample. You will then have the results emailed to you.

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Get results directly to your dashboard

You will receive an email notification from our medical team when your results are available on your secure personalised health dashboard.

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