CULTURE, BACTERIAL, GENITAL without gram stain

Synonyms: Fem Gen Culture; Female Genital Culture; Cervical Culture; Vaginal Culture; Genital Culture; Penis Culture
Computer Code: (FGCO)
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 35-37ºC 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. If diagnosis indicates bacterial vaginosis, a gram stain for the presence of clue cells is automatically performed.
Lab Code: Microbiology
Requisition: MICRO
Test Frequency: Daily
Routine TAT: Neg: 3 days Pos: 1-4 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 87070
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII