Test Directory
861 Culture, Genital Male
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Urethral specimen or penile discharge collected with YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) or Culture Swab
24hrs Room Temp
No Growth
Specimen Requirements
Urethral specimen or penile discharge specimen. For YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) collection: Transfer collected specimen into the vial, making sure that the sample is in contact with the transport media. NOTE: Specimens collected with Aptima swabs are NOT acceptable for culture.
Method
Culture
Schedule
Sun-Sat
Turn-Around Time
48-72 hrs
Instructions/Notes
The patient should have not urinated for at least one hour prior to specimen collection. Specimen should be kept at room temperature and transported to Pathology, Inc. the same day, preferably within 2 hrs of collection. Also see Appendix, Microbiology Specimens.
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. Additional CPT codes may be charged for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as warranted.
