| Test Name: | Genitourinary Culture with Stain |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB465 |
| CPT Code: | 87070 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Genital sources |
| Acceptable Container(s): | Swab or sterile container |
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA |
| | Routine: 3 days; preliminary reports after 24 hours. |
| Collection Information: | Refer to Microbiology Collection Information by Source. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately at room temperature. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, store and transport at room temperature. Do NOT refrigerate. Specimen must be received in lab within 24 hours. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, improper/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | Normal genital flora |
| Additional Information: | Genitourinary cultures are automatically cultured for GC. Susceptibilities are performed only on significant isolates. |