Group B Strep Testing Birmingham
Here at The Oakley Medical Practice, our group b strep testing in Birmingham is a quick and effective way to identify the presence of the bacteria and arrange treatment. This is particularly important for pregnant women as group strep b can cause complications in newborns. Our simple test will offer you the reassurance you need and any ongoing treatment, should you require it.
Group B Strep Testing Sutton Coldfield
For group b strep testing in Sutton Coldfield that you can rely on, we suggest giving one of our advisors a call to arrange the first step. Our team will work with you to arrange the delivery of a home testing kit, should you prefer to carry this out at home. Alternatively, for an even greater degree of accuracy, we can arrange for a qualified nurse, here at our Sutton Coldfield clinic, to conduct the group b strep testing procedure.
Group b strep testing, as a stand-alone test, is available to women from the 35th week of their pregnancy. There are no symptoms in adults with group strep b. However, it is known to be one of the leading causes of postpartum infection and neonatal sepsis. It also leaves newborns vulnerable to pneumonia and meningitis.
Following your group b strep testing in Sutton Coldfield, your sample will be delivered to our lab to be processed. We will contact you with the results as soon as they are available and if necessary we can arrange for preventative measures to be taken when labour begins. Speak to one of our team to find out more.
Group B Strep is a common bacteria which is usually harmless in adults. However, it can be extremely dangerous if passed to a baby during pregnancy. Testing can protect your new born against serious infections, such as pneumonia, sepsis or meningitis.
Group B Strep testing is important to identify whether a pregnant woman is carrying the bacteria. This allows preventive measures to be put in place to protect your new born.
By detecting Group B Strep early, antibiotics can be taken during your labour. This can significantly reduce the risk of transmission to your baby.
The process of Group B Strep testing is straightforward and is typically done between the 36th and 37th weeks of pregnancy. During the test, a vaginal swab will be taken to detect whether you have the Group B Strep bacteria.
The procedure is quick, painless and safe, posing no risk to either you or your baby The collected samples are sent to a lab for analysis to determine whether the bacteria is present.
After the Group B Strep test is performed, the results typically take about 24 to 48 hours to come back. It is important to note this can sometimes be longer. If the test comes back positive, antibiotics will be used during labour to prevent the bacteria from being passed to your baby.
