Genital Culture
- LIS Mnemonic: CG
Collect
Penis, urethral, vaginal and cervical specimens with a double swab culture device
Volume Required
1 swab device
Minimum Required
1 swab
Transport
Send to laboratory immediately at room temperature
Unacceptable conditions
Refrigerated specimens
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
Updates daily until final
CPT
87070
Methodology
Culture
Remarks
Two (2) Swabs are required if Gram Stain is requested. All requests are screened for N. gonorrhoeae. Not Suitable for anaerobes.
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