Synonyms
- Culture, Genital, Routine
Test Includes
Culture; isolation, identification (additional charges/CPT code[s] may apply), and if culture results warrant, susceptibility testing (at an additional charge). CPT coding for microbiology and virology procedures often cannot be determined before the culture is performed. Requests with only a written order and no test number indicated will be processed according to Default Testing for Routine Microbiology.
Special Instructions
Specify specimen source and pertinent clinical information on the request form. Specimens from other sources, such as genital, stool, urine, upper and lower respiratory specimens, cannot be cultured under the aerobic bacterial culture test number. If specimens are incorrectly submitted with an order for aerobic bacterial culture, the laboratory will process the specimen for the test based on the source listed on the request form. The client will not be telephoned to approve this change, but the change will be indicated on the report. Check expiration date of transport; do not use expired devices.
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Swab of vagina, cervix, discharge, aspirated endocervical, endometrial, semen, prostatic fluid, or urethral discharge. Use swab to inoculate Jembec for transport to the laboratory and recovery of Neisseria gonorrhoeae; swab should also be sent in transport device.
Volume
One swab and one inoculated Jembec; or one swab
Container
Bacterial culture transport swab with gel and Jembec; sterile cup; bacterial culture transport swab with media
Collection
Female: Do not use lubricant on speculum. Cervical mucus should be removed first before inserting swab into endocervical canal, move swab from side to side allowing several seconds for absorption of organisms by the swab. Return swab to the transport tube and label.
Male: Using small wire swab, gently scrape the anterior urethral mucosa or, use a swab to collect specimen of urethral discharge.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen swab and Jembec at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
Inappropriate specimen transport device; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually more than 72 hours); specimen received in expired transport
Test Details
Use
Isolate and identify potentially aerobic pathogenic organisms, including Gardnerella vaginalis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae; establish the diagnosis of gonorrhea in medicolegal cases.
Limitations
Does not include Trichomonas vaginalis, Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mobiluncus sp, or yeast speciation. For antepartum screening at 35 to 37 weeks of gestation for maternal Group B Streptococcus colonization, use Group B Streptococcus Colonization Detection, NAA [188132] or Group B Streptococcus Colonization Detection, NAA With Reflex to Susceptibilities [188139].
Methodology
Culture
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 008334 | Genital Culture, Routine | 10352-3 | 008334 | Genital Culture, Routine | 10352-3 |
| Reflex Table for Genital Culture, Routine | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 997603 | Result | 997241 | Result 1 | 6463-4 | |
| Reflex Table for Genital Culture, Routine | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 997603 | Result | 997242 | Result 2 | 6463-4 | |
| Reflex Table for Genital Culture, Routine | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 997603 | Result | 997243 | Result 3 | 6463-4 | |
| Reflex Table for Genital Culture, Routine | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 997603 | Result | 997244 | Result 4 | 6463-4 | |
| Reflex Table for Genital Culture, Routine | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 997603 | Result | 997245 | Antimicrobial Susceptibility | 23658-8 | |
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