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Urogenital Culture
MessageBecause the agents of disease have specific culture and detection requirements, a routine genital culture is rarely indicated. In most cases, providers should request the appropriate test to identify specific pathogens, such as GC/CHLAMYDIA DNA PROBE, CANDIDA/GARD/TRIC DNA PROBE, etc.
Test Code
1236201110
Alias/See Also
Cervix
Culture
GEN CS
Genital CX
Culture
GEN CS
Genital CX
CPT Codes
87070
Preferred Specimen
Specimen collected with an ESwab regular collection kit
Other Acceptable Specimens
Specimen collected in a sterile container
Specimen collected with an ESwab minitip collection kit
Specimen collected with an ESwab minitip collection kit
Instructions
MALE GENITAL sources: Prostate, Urethra PROSTATE
1. Cleanse the glans with soap and water.
2. Massage the prostate through the rectum.
3. Collect fluid using a single sterile swab.
4. Label sample noting source of prostate.
URETHRAL
1. Insert a urethrogenital swab (eSwab mini-tip) 2-4 cm into the urethral lumen, rotate swab, and leave it in place for at least 2 seconds.
2. Label sample noting source of urethra.
CERVICAL
1. Remove mucus from cervix with a swab and discard.
2. Sample endocervical canal with a single sterile swab.
ENDOMETRIAL
1. Collect transcervical aspirate via telescoping catheter.
2. Transfer at least 1 mL of fluid into a anaerobic transport system.
URETHRAL
1. Collect 1 hour after patient has urinated.
2. Remove exudate from urethral oriface.
3. Collect discharge using a single sterile swab by massaging the urethra against the pubic symphysis through the vagina.
BARTHOLIN
1. Disinfect skin with an iodine preparation.
2. Aspirate fluid from ducts.
3. Place at least 1 mL of fluid in an anaerobic transport system.
1. Cleanse the glans with soap and water.
2. Massage the prostate through the rectum.
3. Collect fluid using a single sterile swab.
4. Label sample noting source of prostate.
URETHRAL
1. Insert a urethrogenital swab (eSwab mini-tip) 2-4 cm into the urethral lumen, rotate swab, and leave it in place for at least 2 seconds.
2. Label sample noting source of urethra.
CERVICAL
1. Remove mucus from cervix with a swab and discard.
2. Sample endocervical canal with a single sterile swab.
ENDOMETRIAL
1. Collect transcervical aspirate via telescoping catheter.
2. Transfer at least 1 mL of fluid into a anaerobic transport system.
URETHRAL
1. Collect 1 hour after patient has urinated.
2. Remove exudate from urethral oriface.
3. Collect discharge using a single sterile swab by massaging the urethra against the pubic symphysis through the vagina.
BARTHOLIN
1. Disinfect skin with an iodine preparation.
2. Aspirate fluid from ducts.
3. Place at least 1 mL of fluid in an anaerobic transport system.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
ESWAB - Room temperature: 48 hours, Refrigerated: 48hrs
OTHERWISE - Room temperature: 24 hours
OTHERWISE - Room temperature: 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improper specimen collection, storage, and transport
Reference Range
Normal genital flora
Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab
