| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Genital | Room Temperature | See Report |
Specimen RequirementsAmies or Stuart’s culture swab; Specimen in sterile container Specimen Type:Genital |
Method
Bacterial culture, aerobic, which includes routine isolation and identification procedures. Antibiotic susceptibility testing is performed when appropriate.
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Schedule
Monday-Saturday
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Instructions/Notes
Indicate source/site
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Clinical Utility
By plating specimens from patients with clinical symptoms onto selective media, it is possible to identify the etiologic causes of infections.
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CPT Codes
87081
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