Culture, Genital

Test Code: TD_6052
CPT Code(s): 87070

$20

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Culture, vaginal/cervical
Vaginal culture

Test Includes

Culture, Genital

Methodology

Standard culture methodology screens routinely for beta-strep group b, neisseria gonorrhoeae, listeria, gardnerella, yeast (not speciated)

Rejection Criteria

Viral transport media
Swabs collected more than 2 days prior to submission
Dry swabs
Non-sterile or leaking containers
Expired transport media
Frozen specimens
Specimens in fixative (formalin)
Swabs not submitted in transport media
Specimens submitted in tissue paper

Reference Range(s)

Variable

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Dual culture swab in transport media

Minimum Volume

Single swab

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
Samples received 24-48 hours after collection will be reported with the following comment: “specimen was not received into the laboratory within 24 hours. Some organisms may have significant loss of viability. Recollection should be considered.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Collection Instructions

Inoculated swab in transport media. Room temperature.

Alternative Specimen

N/A