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Culture, Genital
Test Code7123
CPT Codes
87070-Culture; 87205-Gram stain
Preferred Specimen
Culture transport container
Acceptable Specimens: Cervix, cul-de-sac, penis, prostate, uterus, or vagina
Acceptable Specimens: Cervix, cul-de-sac, penis, prostate, uterus, or vagina
Minimum Volume
Swab
Instructions
1. Collect specimen from active site of infection using a culture swab.
2. Replace swab in sterile culture transport container.
3. Crush ampule to ensure specimen preservation.
4. Label container with patient’s full name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Note: Specimen source is required
2. Replace swab in sterile culture transport container.
3. Crush ampule to ensure specimen preservation.
4. Label container with patient’s full name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Note: Specimen source is required
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Normal genital flora
Clinical Significance
Useful for isolating and identifying pathogenic bacteria causing infectious processes of the genital tract. Note: Most genital specimens contain indigenous anaerobic flora and should not be cultured anaerobically under routine conditions.
Performed By
CoxHealth
