Genital Culture
Alternate Names
Cervical culture, Urethral culture, Vaginal culture, Semen culture
SoftLab Order Code
CXGEN
Epic Order Name
GENITAL CULTURE AND GRAM STAIN
Epic Order ID
LAB3008
Tests Included
Culture and gram stain
Laboratory
Raleigh
Sample Type
Cervical, Vaginal, Urethral discharge, Semen
Collection Container
E- Swab
Alternative Collection Container
Sterile container
Collecting Volume
One swab or available material in sterile container
Storage or Stability
Ambient - Sterile containers should be delivered to the laboratory within one hour of collection
Instructions
TAT
Gram stain: normally available within 8 hours of receipt in the laboratory (Stat: 1 hour) <p>Preliminary culture result : in 24hr.</p><p>Final culture result : Negative result in 48 hours , Positive result may take more than 72 hours.</p>
CPT Codes
87070