Culture, Uro-Genital
Order Code:
CULGEN
Test Summary
The significance of any isolate(s), in pure or mixed culture, must be assessed with respect to the source cultured, the organism's pathogenic potential, the possibility of colonization versus infection, and the number of other organisms recovered from the same culture.
Aliases
- Uro-Genital Culture
- Endocervical Culture
- Genital Culture
- Penile Culture
- Urethral Culture
- Vaginal Culture
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Culture swab. Do NOT refrigerate. Use Sterile container if collecting semen or prostatic fluid. Do NOT refrigerate
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
If GC is of concern, also inoculate a Modified Thayer Martin (GC) plate at time of collection, and submit along with swab for optimal GC recovery.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (teal green cap) or Sterile Container
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
CULGEN
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10048/LAB10249
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87070*** When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility performed
Billing Code
- 300675
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/Urethral Flora
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Culture swab. Do NOT refrigerate. Use Sterile container if collecting semen or prostatic fluid. Do NOT refrigerate
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
If GC is of concern, also inoculate a Modified Thayer Martin (GC) plate at time of collection, and submit along with swab for optimal GC recovery.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab (teal green cap) or Sterile Container
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
- 300675
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Culture
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Normal Vaginal/Urethral Flora
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days