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Test Code GENC Culture-Urogenital

Clinical Indications

Useful for the detection of S. agalactiae, N. gonorrhoeae, and other urogenital pathogens

In cases of suspected N. gonorrhoeae, molecular testing is the preferred testing method (CTNG, CTNGU).

For S. agalactiae screening of pregnant women, order STREP.

 

For the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis, order a direct exam (DE).

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Code: Culture-Urogenital (aka Gential)
Sunquest Order Code: GENC
Px Order Code: LAB4032

Specimen Collection Type

All:
Throat or rectal swab (sponge or gel)

Female:
Endocervical, vaginal, or cervical swab (sponge or gel)

Male:
Urethral specimens collected with a urogenital swab.
Penile discharges (urogenital swab or sponge/gel swab)

Minimum Collection Volume

N/A

Reference Range

No growth

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

Female:
Growth of N. gonorrhoeae or S. agalactiae is reported.

Pure or predominant (moderate to heavy) growth of Candida species will be reported and may support a diagnosis of fungal vaginosis.

Male:
Positive cultures will be reported with organism identification.

Rejection Criteria

Specimen > 24 hours

Dry swab

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

N/A

Specimen Stability

24 hours at 2-8°C or room temperature

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Microbiology

CPT Code

87070

LOINC Code

691-6

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

N/A