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eD-H Order Code
LAB465
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genital | 1.0 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Eswab: 48 hours ambient or refrigerated
Additional Specimen Instructions
Collect specimens with an Eswab
Similar orders to consider:
Deep Wound/Abscess culture (LAB 503)
Skin/Superficial wound culture (LAB 3162)
Group B Streptococcus culture (in pregnant woman) (LAB 502)
Neisseria gonorrhoeae/Chlamydia trachomatis NAAT (LAB
3552/3563)
Bacterial vaginosis (LAB 3015)
Trichomonas NAAT (LAB 4026)
Interpretive Data
| Assay Display | Interpretive Data |
|---|---|
| C Genital | 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. |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
87070
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology