BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS SMEAR

Test Code

BVSMR

CPT Codes
87205

Preferred Specimen

eSwab Mini Tip (used for ear, eye, urethral, and genital collections)

Other Acceptable Specimens

Air-dried smear with patient name and DOB enclosed in a slide holder

Specimen Stability

Room temperature up to 48 hours

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Samples received frozen; samples received >48 hours

Methodology
Microscopic identification

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Clinical Significance

Bacterial Vaginosis in the symptomatic patient is defined as a shift in the vaginal flora from predominantly Lactobacilli to a variety of other morphologies.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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.