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HelpTest Code EGNC Culture, Genital, Female (External), Bacteria
Specimen and Container/Tube
Swab, fluid, or aspirate Site: cervix, vagina, vulva, labia, urethra
Transport swab or sterile container
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
Transpot Instructions
See UCMC Collection Instructions
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be
rejected.
Reference Values
Negative
Critical Values
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All positive culture
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All |
Turnaround Time
Turnaround Time
Gram stain only: within 1 hour of receipt in Microbiology
lab; if STAT requested.
STAT Turnaround Time
Gram stain only: within 1 hour of receipt in Microbiology lab; if STAT requested.
Day(s) Performed
24/7
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Available
CPT Codes
87070, 87205
LOINC Codes
30587070, 30687205
Collection Instructions
Offsite Collection Instructions
See UCMC Collection Instructions
UCMC Collection Instructions
Specimen Source: Cervix (swab, fluid, or aspirate). This is not an appropriate source for Group B Strep screen.
Specimen Collection: Wipe cervix clean of vaginal secretions and mucus. Using a speculum with no lubricant, compress the cervix. Obtain exudate from endocervical glands.
Specimen Transport: 24 hr, no refrigeration.
Specimen Source: Vagina (swab, fluid, or aspirate). This is not an appropriate source for Chlamydia/GC probe testing or Group B Strep screen.
Specimen Collection: Use speculum with no lubricant. Aspirate or swab material from high on the vaginal wall.
Specimen Transport: 24 hr, no refrigeration.
Specimen Source: Vulva, Labia
Specimen Collection: Clean lesion with saline; do not use alcohol. Remove crust if present. Abrade lesion to obtain fluid or scrape beneath extending border of lesions.
Specimen Transport: 24 hr, no refrigeration.
Specimen Source: Urethra
Specimen Collection: Wipe urethra clean with sterile gauze. Obtain exudate or discharge with swab. Alternatively, a swab may be inserted 2 cm inside the urethra for specimen collection.
Specimen Transport: 24 hr, no refrigeration.
See Microbiology Specimen Collection:
- See category “Genital, Female External”, Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOLOGY, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), VIROLOGY
Test Components
Gram stain
Aerobic culture
Screen for Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Methodology
Conventional culture media
Last Reviewed Date
08/12/2022