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HelpTest Code MGNC Culture, Genital, Male (External), Bacteria
Specimen and Container/Tube
Swab, fluid, or aspirate
Site: penis, male urethral
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
UCMC Onsite Instructions: Collect specimen per standard collection procedure and send to laboratory immediately.
UCMC Offsite and UC MedLab Outreach Instructions: Collect specimen per standard collection procedure and send to laboratory immediately. Specimens must be received within 24 hours.
Rejection Criteria
Random Collections ONLY.
NO preservatives or additives, or sample will be rejected.
Reference Values
|
Analyte |
Age |
Sex |
Reference Range |
|
Genital culture |
All |
Male and female |
No Growth |
Critical Values
Genital culture isolated with critical pathogens.
Turnaround Time
Gram stain only: within 1 hour of receipt in Microbiology
lab,
if STAT
requested.
Routine Turnaround Time: 1-3 days
Testing Schedule: 24/7
CPT Codes
87070, 87205
LOINC Codes
30487070, 30687205
Volume
N/A
Specimen Stability
|
Storage Temperature |
Stability |
|
Room temperature (20 - 25°C) |
24 hours |
|
Refrigerated (2 - 10°C) |
48 hours. |
|
Frozen (-20°C) |
not acceptable |
Collection Instructions
Specimen Source: Penile lesions
Specimen Collection: Clean skin surface with 70% alcohol.
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, Male External”, Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOLOGY, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), VIROLOGY
Test Components
Gram stain
Aerobic culture
Clinical Indications
- Screening test for various infections
- Useful in the diagnosis of disease
Methodology
Conventional culture media.
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Aerobic culture, Genital
Last Reviewed Date
05/19/2022