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GENITAL CULTURE (088-0060) Synonyms: Cervical Culture; Culture, genital; Labia Culture; Penile Culture; Vaginal Culture CPT 4 Code: 87070 Test Order Mnemonic: C GEN Applies To: Isolation of aerobic bacteria, including Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Group B Beta hemolytic Streptococcus. Lab: Bacteriology Request Form: Microbiology Collection: Aseptic technique, collect swab of purulent material Storage Instructions: Room temperature Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled specimen Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough. Turnaround Time: Preliminary after 1 day, final after 2-3 days Special Instructions: For detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the GC GenProbe test is recommended (refer to GC Probe test). If Group B Streptococcus is the only bacteria this order reflects, request C GBS (Group B Strep screen). This laboratory does not routinely culture for Gardnerella vaginalis or Haemophilus ducreyi. Specimen: Vagina, cervix, labia, urethra, penis, urogenital sites Container: Culturette Revised/reviewed 07/25/2008 by T. Friloux |
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