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Test Code GENF Culture, Genital Female

Additional Codes

YRMC Care - LAB5070

Performing Laboratory

YRMC Microbiology

Day(s) Test Set Up

Sunday through Saturday

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

     Cervix, Endocervix, or Vaginal


Container/Tube: BBL® CultureSwab, BBL® CultureSwab Plus or other culture transport swab containing LQ Stuart or Modified Ames transport media without charcoal.


Specimen Volume: Swab of cervix, endocervix, or vagina

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Do not refrigerate

Reference Values

Usual Distribution of Vaginal Flora

Usual Distribution of Cervical Flora

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87070 – Culture

87205 – Gram Stain

Methodology

Conventional culture methods

Includes Gram Stain

Collection Instructions

Collection Instructions: Collect specimen as follows:

 

1. Do not use lubricant on speculum.
2. Cervical mucus should be removed first before inserting a sterile swab into endocervical canal.
3. Move swab from side-to-side. Avoid touching swab to uninfected surface.
4. Place swab in sterile charcoal culture transport tube.


Note: 1. Label container with patient’s name (first, last, and middle initial), medical record number (if appropriate), date of birth, date and time of specimen collection and collectors initials and/or ID number.
2. Specimen source is required.

Testing Algorithm

1. All specimens submitted are screened for the following pathogens: Group B Streptococcus, Gardnerella vaginalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Yeast.

2. Cultures are held for 72 hours before finalizing.

Loinc Code

10352-3