| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Vaginal, urethral, urethral discharge, or penile discharge specimens collected with YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) or Culture Swab | 24hrs Room Temp | No Growth |
Specimen Requirements
Vaginal, urethral, urethral discharge, or penile discharge specimens. For YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) collection: Transfer collected specimen into the vial, making sure that the sample is in contact with the transport media.
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Method
Culture
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Schedule
Sun-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
48-72 hrs
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Instructions/Notes
See Appendix, Vaginal Specimen Collection.
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Clinical Utility
To screen for or diagnose an infection with Neisseria gonorrhea, which causes the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea.
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CPT Codes
87081. Additional CPT codes may be charged for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as warranted.
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