Overview
EPIC Code:
- LAB235
Soft Test Code:
- CXGON
Specimen Collection & Preparation
Required Forms & Information
Current antibiotic therapy, collection site and/or source all must be written on the test requisitionurce
Examples for this test are: Cervical, Endocervical, Penile, Rectal, Throat, Vaginal, or Urethral
Specimen Requirements:
-OR-
ESwab - Liquid Amies Fluid
Specimen Information:
Collection Instructions:
Provider Collection Instructions
Patient Collection Instructions
For Vaginal self collection patient instruction sheet see Addendum D
For Vaginal self collection Spanish patient instruction sheet see Addendum D
For Vaginal self collection Burmese patient instruction sheet see Addendum D
For Vaginal self collection Arabic patient instruction sheet see Addendum D
Transport and Storage:
-
Ambient (18-24°C):
24 Hours
Disclaimer will be noted if received > 24 hours
Clinical Interpretation
Reference Range:
Negative
Methodology:
- Manual
Production Schedule
Sites Performed
- Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
- Microbiology
Turn Around Time
3 days
Coding & Compliance
CDM
01412724
CPT Coding
87081 (Reflexes 87077)