Laboratory Services

Culture, Genital

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Culture, Genital
Synonym(s)

Genital Culture, Vaginal Culture, Penile Discharge, Urethral Culture, Gonorrhoeae, GC, Bacterial Vaginitis

Test ID
CULTGEN
General Information

Identify Neisseria gonorrhoeae and other significant bacterial pathogens from genital specimen

Specimen Type

Genital

Alternate Specimen Type

Vagina, Penile Discharge, Urethral Discharge, Endocervical, Endometrial, Prostatic Fluid, Placenta

Specimen Requirements

Fluid or tissue in sterile container, Bacterial Culture Transport Swab w/gel, Amies Transport swab, Eswab, or other transport swab system.

Additional Processing Details

If ordering in combination with other Incyte tests, a separate swab must be collected for culture.

Stability

Ambient: Preferred <24 hours, will accept 48 hours (DO NOT REFRIGERATE)

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

Unacceptable specimen transport device (including Incyte Swab, specimen in formalin, expired), refrigerated or frozen specimen, improper labeling, prolonged delay in transport

Methodology

Stain/Culture

Estimated TAT

3-4 days. Positive culture reported as soon as detected.

Testing Schedule

Monday-Saturday

CPT Code(s)

87070
87205

Reference Range

No Neisseria gonorrhoeae or significant bacterial pathogens isolated.

Reflex Conditions

 Identification and susceptibility performed on significant isolates.

Performing Lab

Incyte Diagnostics

LOINC Code(s)

10352-3

Additional Information

Organism identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from the culture.