Genital Culture (Non-Sterile) (GENA) |
EPIC Test Name
Genital Culture (Non-Sterile)EPIC Code
LAB2814Specimen Requirements
Urethral, vaginal, cervical | |
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Collection: | Collect using standard procedures. |
Transport: | Room Temperature. Unable to culture for Neisseria gonorrhoeae if refrigerated |
Stability: | Room Temperature: ≤24 hour |
Container: | Gel swabs |
Rejection Causes: | Dry swabs |
Turnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Urethral, vaginal, cervical | Preliminary culture results after 24 hours incubation Final negative culture results available after 3 days | Daily |
Additional Information
For Neisseria gonorrhoeae/Chlamydia detection by PCR refer to Amplified GC/ChlamydiaFor culture of Neisseria gonorrhoeae only refer to Neisseria Screen
For Yeast only refer to Gram Stain (vaginitis) or Affirm
For group B streptococci in pregnant females refer to Group B Streptococci Screen
Common Synonyms
Genital Culture APerformed
Lab |
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Microbiology - Downtown |