Genital Culture

Test Name

Genital Culture

Alternate Description

N. Gonorrhea Culture (GCSC), Group B Strep Culture (GBSS), Smear for G. Vaginalis

Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Lab Section

Microbiology

Critical Value

Presence of N. Gonorrhea

Summary Test Name

Genital Culture

Container Microbiology

Cervix / endocervix / vagina / penile drainage / endometrium / urethra / IUD / Labia collected with swab culture collection/transport system; discharges and drainages in sterile container

Transport Time

Deliver to lab within 1 hour of collection

Specimen Stability

1 hour at room temperature or 24 hours if refrigerated

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Stat Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Preliminary results issued daily. Negative results finalized after 3 days.

Reference Value

No growth

Test Results

No growth / Normal flora incl. quantitation / Quantitation and identification of potential pathogens

Additional Test Information

Screen for N. Gonorrheae, Group B Strep and other Beta Hemolytic Strep, G. Vaginalis / other bacteria must be specified via microbiology consult (717) 531-8189