Service DescriptionGroup B Streptococcus (GBS) screening at Primea Polyclinic detects Streptococcus agalactiae colonization in pregnant women. The gynecologist swabs the lower vagina and perianal area. If positive, intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis is planned during labor to protect the newborn from vertical transmission. A routine component of third-trimester prenatal care. Refraining from intercourse and vaginal medications for 24 hours prior is advised.
