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Cervical Culture

Test Code
LAB4029


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
Includes isolation of potentially pathogenic aerobic organisms and susceptibility testing as indicated.


Preferred Specimen
Cervical swab


Transport Container
Culture swab


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
daily


Report Available
3 days


Clinical Significance
The single most common cause of acute cervicitis is Neisseria gonorrhoeae, an organism which may be missed in 50% of the cases if one relies exclusively on a gram stain. Chlamydia, Herpes simplex, Trichomonas vaginalis, and other assorted pathogens can also cause cervicitis.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Microbiology



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.