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HelpTest Code LAB12003 Genital Culture
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Collection Requirements
Indicate source.
Male specimens are inappropriate unless the specimen is penile drainage.
For other male genital sources, see LAB20222 – Wound Culture w/ Reflex to Gram Stain/Susceptibility.
Primary Collection Container
Gel Bottom Swab
Transport
Ambient
Preferred Transport Temperature
Ambient
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Reference Range
No Growth
Methodology
Culture
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
5-6 days
CPT Codes
87070; Gram stain, identification, and susceptability tests are billed separately from culture.
Unacceptable Conditions
Refrigerated specimens, specimens >24 hours old.
Additional Information
Test includes: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Yeast, Gardnerella, and Group B streptococcus.