Test Directory
890 Culture, Genital with Yeast Screen, No GC or G Vag
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Vaginal, cervical or endocervical specimens collected with YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) or Culture Swab
24-48hrs Room Temp
No Growth
Specimen Requirements
Vaginal, cervical or endocervical specimens. For YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) collection: Transfer collected specimen into the vial, making sure that the sample is in contact with the transport media.
Method
Culture
Schedule
Sun-Sat
Turn-Around Time
48-72hrs
Instructions/Notes
See Appendix, Microbiology Specimen Collection.
Clinical Utility
To detect a genital infection, to determine which specific bacteria are present, and to isolate and grow the bacteria for subsequent antibiotic susceptibility testing.
CPT Codes
87071,87081
Additional CPT codes may be charged for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as warranted.
Additional CPT codes may be charged for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as warranted.
