Genital Culture W/Reflex Susceptibilities
503
Information
The culture isolates and identifies significant pathogens (e.g., Gardnerella, budding yeast, group B Streptococcus, and N. gonorrhoeae) responsible for genital related infections. CDC guideline: Recommendation of universal prenatal culture-based screening for vaginal and rectal Group B Streptococcus colonization of all pregnant women at 35-37 week’s gestation.
Methodology
Bacteriologic Culture, Aerobic
Specimen Required
SW/Culturette
Stability: Ambient – 24 Hour(s)
CPT Code(s)
87070