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Genital Culture, Bacterial (8000100302)
Test Mnemonic:

C GEN

Specimen Requirements:
Collection:

Collect Eswab from infected site avoiding superficial skin flora.

Container:

Eswab

Storage/Transport:

Room temperature, refrigerate if transport is delayed

Specimen Preparation:

Eswab 

Stability:

48 hours

Causes for Rejection:

Improper collection, swabs received more than 72 hours after collection. Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection on requisition form.

Reference Range:

No organisms isolated, or only Genital flora isolated.

Turnaround Time:

3-4 days

Methodology:

Culture for the isolation of potential pathogens.

Performed:

Clinical Microbiology

Synonyms:

Culture, genital; Urethral culture; Cervical culture; Vaginal culture; Labia culture

Clinical Indication:

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

Patient Preparation :

Female - vaginal, cervical, endocervical or other genital site.

Male - urethra, penis

CPT 4 Code:

87070, additional CPT codes if indicated

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.

Refer to other tests in the LTD for information on other potential pathogens from these body sites.

 

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-10 code or its verbal equivalent.
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