| 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.
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Method
Culture
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Schedule
Sun-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
48-72hrs
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Instructions/Notes
See Appendix, Microbiology Specimen Collection.
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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.
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CPT Codes
87071,87081
Additional CPT codes may be charged for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as warranted. |
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