Test directory: Genital Culture

Ordering Code5512
Test NameGenital Culture
AliasVaginal Culture
Preferred SpecimenAmniotic Fluid, Bartholin Cyst, Cervix, Culdocentesis,
Endometrium, Epididymis or Testicular, Fallopian Tubes &
Pelvic Cavity, Genital Ulcer, IUD, Penile Lesion, Placenta,
Skene's Glands, Urethra, Uterus, Vagina, Vulva
Preferred ContainerEswab
Other Specimen/ContainerBacterial transport device with transport media (e.g
culturette)
Optimum VolumeIf Eswab is not used, both swabs of a dual-swab culturette is preferred.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 1 Day
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Specimens will be accepted up to 2 days, but fastidious organisms may not remain viable after 24 hours, or if specimen is received refrigerated or on a dry swab.
Rejection CriteriaDry cotton swab, Expired container/transport media, Frozen,
Refrigerated
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 5 Days
Preliminary reports at 24 and 48 hours. Additional time is required for identification and/or susceptibilty testing if culture is positive.
MethodologyVisual examination for bacterial growth on selective and non-selective media.

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 20, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Source:ALLSee report.
Report Status:ALLSee report.
Gram Stain:ALLSee report.
CultureALLSee report.