| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Urethral discharge, other wound or fluid sources collected with YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) or Culture Swab | 48hrs Room Temp | Normal Flora |
Specimen Requirements
YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) or Culture Swab
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Method
Stain
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Schedule
Sun-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs
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Instructions/Notes
Cleanse the surface of the open wound or urethral area with a non-antiseptic soap, sterile water or saline. Avoid adjacent skin areas.
Indicate source of specimen on both test requisition and specimen transport device. Also see Appendix, Microbiology Specimen Collection. |
Clinical Utility
To identify the presence and general type of microorganisms in a sample taken from the site of suspected infection or a sample of microorganism grown in culture so that further identification tests can be performed and appropriate treatment can be given.
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CPT Codes
87205
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