Gardnerella Culture
Order Name
G VAG CUL
Test Number: 6002075
Revision Date 09/21/2017
Test Number: 6002075
Revision Date 09/21/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Gardnerella Culture
|
Culture | 21284-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | Swab | Copan eSwab - White (Regular size) | Room Temperature | |
| Instructions | Obtain specimen from mucosal surface. Place swab in transport device (Copan eSwab). Culture should be setup within 2 days of collection. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Identifies Gardnerella sp, causative agent of bacterial vaginosis |
| CPT Code(s) | 87070 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |