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Culture, Genital (panel)

Message
***  Routine Culture is discouraged ***
The Chlamydia and GC Panel should be utilized for the diagnosis of gonorrhea and/or Chlamydia. 
The Multiplex Vaginal Panel (MVP) should be utilized for the diagnosis of bacterial/fungal/trichomonas vaginosis/vaginitis.


Test Code
CULTURE,GENITAL(PANEL)


Alias/See Also
Genital culture
GC Culture


Includes
Culture
Gram stain


Preferred Specimen
Swab of penile or cervical drainage


Instructions
Collect discharge fluid with sterile culturette swab.
 


Transport Temperature
Room temperature: ≤ 2 hours


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT
48 - 72 hours


Reference Range
No Growth on Culture
No Neisseria gonorrhoeae growth on culture


Performing Laboratory
 Test performed in the West Roxbury Microbiology Laboratory
Contact:  Scott Connolly 857-203-5954


Last Updated: November 14, 2025


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.