Culture, Cervical /Vaginal
Order Code:
CULCX
Test Summary
Cervical/Vaginal infections may be caused by various organisms. The significance of a specific isolate must be determined by considering the specimen source, method of collection, and the potential for contaminating organisms.
Aliases
- Cerv / Vag Culture
- Vaginal Culture
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Culture swab. Do NOT refrigerate.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
If GC is of concern, also inoculate a Modified Thayer Martin plate at time of collection, and submit along with swab for optimal GC recovery. Alternatively, a DNA Probe for GC my be collected and ordered. If Group B Streptococci are a concern, order separate Group B Strep Screen.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (teal green cap)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen
Order Code
CULCX
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10048
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87070*** When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility performed
Billing Code
- 300709
CPT Statement
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
Normal Vaginal Flora
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Culture swab. Do NOT refrigerate.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
If GC is of concern, also inoculate a Modified Thayer Martin plate at time of collection, and submit along with swab for optimal GC recovery. Alternatively, a DNA Probe for GC my be collected and ordered. If Group B Streptococci are a concern, order separate Group B Strep Screen.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (teal green cap)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen
Billing
CPT Code
- 87070*** When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility performed
Billing Code
- 300709
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Culture
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Normal Vaginal Flora
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 4 days