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Test Code LAB465 Genital Culture

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)

 

Performing Department

Microbiology

Specimen Required

E-Swab or BBL Culture swab of:

  • Vagina
  • Cervix
  • Urethra
  • Endometrium
  • Lochia
  • Cul-de-sac
  • Uterine.

Order Superficial Wound Culture for the following sources;

  • Vaginal wound (specify type)
  • Placenta swab
  • Products of conception swab
  • Vulva
  • Inguinal
  • Bartholin gland or cyst
  • Semen
  • Penile discharge

Specimen Stability Information

Send to lab at room temperature. ASAP

Stable 24 hours refrigerated at 2°-8° C

Reject Due To

  • Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:
    • 1-Patient's First & Last name 
    • 2-Patient's Date of Birth
  • Greater than 24 hours old will need to be recollected

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday Set up daily



Report Available

Turnaround time: 72 hours.

If reflex testing is required, test results will be delayed

Method Name

Aerobic Culture

Cautions

Because the agents of disease have diverse culture and detection requirements and selective media are often needed, a “routine” genital culture, with the intent to “detect what is there,” rarely has an indication. Physicians are encouraged to order tests that are specifically designed to isolate or identify the pathogen of interest.

Additional Tests

LAB252 for BD Affirm test for the presence of Trichomonas vaginalis, yeast and “clue cells"