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GENITAL CULTURE
Test CodeGENC
Alias/See Also
Cervical, vaginal, endometrial, urethral, prostate
CPT Codes
87070
Includes
If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).
Preferred Specimen
Swab
Minimum Volume
N/A
Transport Container
Eswab
or Swab transport
or Swab transport
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 48 hours samples collected with eSwab
Setup Schedule
when received
Report Available
72 hours
Limitations
DO NOT Refrigerate
Last Updated: November 28, 2023