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Vaginal Culture

Test Code
LAB4041


CPT Codes
87070

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


Preferred Specimen
Culture swab


Transport Container
Culture swab


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
daily


Report Available
3 days


Clinical Significance
Vulvovaginitis is a common clinical syndrome. Candida albicans, Trichomonas vaginalis, and Gardnerella vaginalis account for the majority of cases. The diagnosis may be confused by the fact that many women asymptomatically carry these organisms.


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.