CULTURE, BACTERIAL, GENITAL with gram stain
| Synonyms: | Fem Gen Culture; Female Genital Culture; Cervical Culture; Vaginal Culture; Genital Culture; Penis Culture |
| Computer Code: | FGCS |
| Specimen Collection: | Obtain culturette swab. For N. gonorrhoeae culture inoculate Jembec plate immediately upon collection. Activate CO2 pellet as directed and place in ziplock biohazard bag for transport. |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Swab: Transport at room temperature within 24 hours. For Jembec only: Maintain at room temperature or incubate at 35-37°C if incubator is available. |
| Reference Values: | Gram stain is preferred for diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis. Normal flora includes Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Coryneform bacilli, Lactobacillus, gram negative rods. Potential pathogens: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Beta hemolytic Streptococcus Groups A and B, Gardnerella vaginalis. Staphylococcus aureus, yeast, Haemophilus influenzae, Listeria species. Identification performed if indicated. |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | MICRO |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | Neg: 3 days Pos: 1-3 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87070, 87205 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |