Laboratory Services
Culture, Genital
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| Test Description |
Culture, Genital
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| Synonym(s) |
Genital Culture, Vaginal Culture, Penile Discharge, Urethral Culture, Gonorrhoeae, GC, Bacterial Vaginitis |
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| Test ID |
CULTGEN
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| General Information |
Identify Neisseria gonorrhoeae and other significant bacterial pathogens from genital specimen |
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| Specimen Type |
Genital |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Fluid or tissue in sterile container, Bacterial Culture Transport Swab w/gel, Amies Transport swab, Eswab, or other transport swab system. |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Vagina, Penile Discharge, Urethral Discharge, Endocervical, Endometrial, Prostatic Fluid, Placenta |
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| Additional Processing Details |
If ordering in combination with other Incyte tests, a separate swab must be collected for culture. |
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| Stability |
Ambient: Preferred <24 hours, will accept 48 hours (DO NOT REFRIGERATE) |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Unacceptable specimen transport device (including Incyte Swab, specimen in formalin, expired), refrigerated or frozen specimen, improper labeling, prolonged delay in transport |
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| Methodology |
Stain/Culture |
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| Estimated TAT |
3-4 days. Positive culture reported as soon as detected. |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
87070 |
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| Reference Range |
No Neisseria gonorrhoeae or significant bacterial pathogens isolated. |
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| Reflex Conditions |
Identification and susceptibility performed on significant isolates. |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
10352-3 |
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| Additional Information |
Organism identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from the culture. |
