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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB465
Test Information
Routine bacterial culture of vaginal specimens yields no useful clinical information. Organism-specific tests have better sensitivity i.e. NAAT for GC detection. Surgically-obtained or invasive specimens are handled differently and must be identified as such.
Similar orders to consider:
- Abscess/Wound Aspirate Culture, Aerobic Only [LAB503]
- Skin/Superficial Wound Culture [LAB3162]
- Group B Strep PCR Screen (in pregnant woman) [LAB4163]
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae/Chlamydia trachomatis NAAT [LAB3552,LAB3563,LAB2832]
- Vaginitis/Vaginosis Panel PCR [LAB4389]
- Trichomonas Gene Amp NAAT [LAB4026]
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swab | Varies | E-Swb-R | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Transport Temperature: Ambient or Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: n/a
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| GENITAL CULTURE | 10352-3 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
2 Days
CPT Code(s)
87070
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology
Performing Lab(s)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)