Test Directory
860 Culture, Genital with Yeast Screen, GC & G Vag
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Vaginal, Cervical, Endocervical specimens collected with YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) or Culture Swab
24-48hrs Room Temp
No Growth
Specimen Requirements
Vaginal, Cervical, Endocervical specimen. 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
Specimens older than 48hrs must be tested by Molecular method (Test code #535 for GC Molecular).
See Appendix, Microbiology Specimen Collection.
See Appendix, Microbiology Specimen Collection.
Clinical Utility
To screen for or diagnose an infection with Neisseria gonorrhea, which causes the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea.
CPT Codes
87071, 87081x2
