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GENital culture, bacterial: (088-0060)
Clinical Indication:

Suspected infection with GC, Group B Strep or Staphylococcus from male or  female genital sites.
Test Mnemonic:

C GEN
Methodology:

Culture for the isolation of aerobic bacteria -  Neisseria gonorrhea and Group B Beta hemolytic Streptococcus only
Performed:

 Clinical Microbiology
Turnaround Time:

 2-3 days
Specimen Requirements: Patient Preparation: Female - vaginal, cervical, endocervical or other genital site. Male - urethra, penis

Collect: Collect swab (Culturette) from infected site avoiding superficial skin flora.

Specimen Preparation: Culturette with transport medium

Storage/Transport: Room temperature, refrigerate if transport is delayed

Stability: 48 hours

Causes for Rejection: Improper collection, swabs received more than 72 hours after collection
Clinical Information:

Refer to other tests in the LSG for information on other potential pathogens from these body sites.
Reference Range:

Negative
Note:

For the detection of Neisseria gonorrhea, the GC Amplified Assay test is recommended (refer to GC Amplified Assay). 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.  
CPT 4 Code:

 87070
Review 9/20/2012 by T. Friloux

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient.  Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually.  The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-9 code or its verbal equivalent.

 

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