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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
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.
Methodology:

Culture for the isolation of potential bacterial pathogens. Identification and susceptibility when appropriate.
Performed:

Clinical Microbiology
Turnaround Time:

3-4 days
Reference Range:

No organisms or only Genital flora isolated.
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.

 
Synonyms:

Culture, genital; Urethral culture; Cervical culture; Vaginal culture; Labia culture
Patient Preparation :

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

Male - urethra, penis
Clinical Indication:

Suspected infection with GC, Group B Strep or Staphylococcus from male or  female genital sites.
Effective Date: 05/02/2024
Reviewed By/Date: Williams-Bouyer, Natalie - 09/19/2018
Approved By/Date: Williams-Bouyer, Natalie - 05/02/2024
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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