Urogenital Culture (flora specified)

Test Code
13301


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
Components of the normal flora will be listed on the report.

If a pathogen is isolated, a charge will be added for each sensitivity and identification.
If GC is suspected, a Neigon/JEMBEC plate should be submitted for GC Culture or Gen-Probe swab for a GC DNA Probe test.


Preferred Specimen
Vaginal/cervical specimens collected using a swab and submit in transport medium


Instructions
Transport overnight express at room temperature.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 3 days


Reference Range
No beta-hemolytic streptococci isolated




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.