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Culture, Genital, Smear
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB465
Alias/See Also
Genital Culture, Vaginal Culture, Culture Genital includes Gram Stain
CPT Codes
87070
Preferred Specimen
Sterile swab
Minimum Volume
1 swab
Instructions
HHI LAB: Send swab to HHNB at Room Temp.
STAT gram stains will be read at HHI.
Routine gram stains will be read at HHNB.
STAT gram stains will be read at HHI.
Routine gram stains will be read at HHNB.
Transport Container
Swab in Liquid Amies medium (E Swab) or rayon tipped double swabs
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Submit within 4 hours
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Gram Stain: Under 24 hours
Preliminary Report: 24 hours
Final Report: Cultures are held 5 days
Preliminary Report: 24 hours
Final Report: Cultures are held 5 days
Reference Range
Consistent with usual genital flora or No growth
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine
