Overview
EPIC Code:
- LAB2114
Soft Test Code:
- CXGUM
Alternate Names
- Culture, Genital Male
- GU Culture, Male
Included Tests
Genital Culture; Gram Stain
Specimen Collection & Preparation
Required Forms & Information
Current antibiotic therapy, collection site and/or source all must be written on the test requisition
Source examples for this test are: Penile or Urethral
Specimen Requirements:
-OR-
ESwab - Liquid Amies Fluid
Specimen Information:
Collection Instructions:
Provider Collection Instructions
Rejection Criteria:
Collection not from axilla or groin
Transport and Storage:
-
Ambient (18-24°C):
24 Hours
Disclaimer will be reported if received Ambient > 24 hours
Clinical Interpretation
Reference Range:
Negative
Test Comments:
Isolation of aerobic, clinically significant organisms will be performed.
Specimens are inoculated onto artificial growth media and incubated sufficient time to allow growth of the suspected microbe. Media type, incubation conditions and period of incubation may vary with the type of microorganism suspected.
Positive results are rendered as soon as available either as preliminary (partial) or final (complete) reports.
Negative reports are rendered when sufficient incubation time has elapsed without growth on culture media capable of supporting growth of the suspected organism.
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
01412723
CPT Coding
87070, 87205 (Reflexes 87186, 87077)