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Additional Codes
| COPIA Test Code | EPIC Test Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Culture, Genital | LAB0200741 | Genital Culture |
Reporting Title
Culture, Genital
Methodology
Conventional Culture Technique
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen Type: Endocervical canal, vaginal discharge, posterior vaginal vault or vaginal orifice
Container/Tube: Routine culturette swab
Acceptable Container Tube: Inoculated agar
plate(s)
Collection Instructions: Collect per proper provider protocol.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Swab: Refrigerated (preferred) ≤48 hours/Ambient ≤24 hours
Plate: Incubated 35° C (preferred)/Ambient ≤24 hours
Reference Values
Culture negative for Group B Streptococcus, Neisseriae gonorrheae, and Listeria.
Identification of probable pathogen(s)
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
87070-Culture
Additional charges may apply