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CULTURE, GENITAL, AEROBIC

Message
Collect an ESwab, tissue, or fluid following standard collection techniques. Note: Vaginal swab culture cannot not be used as a diagnostic tool for bacterial vaginosis.


Test Code
LAB2260 CXGEN


Alias/See Also
CXGEN


CPT Codes
87070

Includes
Culture is not recommended for the purpose of bacterial vaginosis diagnosis. See 2010 CDC STD Treatment Guidelines for further information.


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): ESwab with Liquid Amies Medium must be received within 24hrs of collection Minimum Testing Volume: 0.5 mLTransport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: UnacceptableRefrigerated : 24 hoursFrozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Improperly labeled specimens, insufficient volume, specimens submitted in inappropriate transport container s, dried specimens or swabs received, specimens submitted in formalin or in expired transport devices.


Report Available
7-Days| 72-Hours


Clinical Significance
1230120092



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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