Overview
EPIC Code:
- LAB3289
Soft Test Code:
- CXFGU
Alternate Names
- Culture, Genital Female
- GU Culture, Female
- Vaginal Culture
Included Tests
Genital Culture; Gram Stain; Wet Prep
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: Cervical, Endocervical, Vaginal, or Urethral
Specimen Requirements:
-OR-
ESwab - Liquid Amies Fluid
Specimen Information:
Collection Instructions:
Provider collection instructions
Printable Patient Collection Instructions
English Vaginal Self Collection
Spanish Vaginal Self Collection
Burmese Vaginal Self Collection
Arabic Vaginal Self Collection
Transport and Storage:
-
Ambient (18-24°C):
24 Hours
Disclaimer will be noted if received > 24 hours
Clinical Interpretation
Reference Range:
Negative
Test Comments:
Isolation of aerobic, clinically significant organisms will be performed.
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing may be performed on appropriate isolates.
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
01412722
CPT Coding
87070, 87205, 87210 (Reflexes 87186, 87077)