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Culture, Genital (panel)

Message
***  Routine Culture is discouraged ***
GC and Chlamydia should be diagnosed by PCR for GC and Chlamydia.  Test can be found elsewhere is this manual.


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
*** Specify site ***
 


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: May 19, 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.