Genital Fungal Culture

Synonyms	CANDIDA CULTURE - FUNGAL, GENITAL F GEN FUNGI FUNGUS FUNGUS GENITAL LAB11814 VAGINOSIS YEAST
Cerner Name	Genital Fungal Culture
Clinical Info
Specimen Sources	Cervix Penis Vagina Vulva
Specimen Types	Skin/Wound Swab
Specimen Volume
Container	ESwab (Amies)
Collection Instructions	Vaginal 1. Remove excess mucus, secretion, or discharge. 2. Insert swab into vagina about 2 inches (5 cm) inside the opening of the vagina 3. Rotate swab gently for 10-15 seconds 4. Return swab to ESwab transport tube to ensure specimen preservation. 5. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen. Penis 1. Remove excess mucus, secretion, or discharge. 2. Swab penis glans for balanitis with sterile culture transport swab. 3. Rotate swab gently for 10-15 seconds 3. Return swab to ESwab culture transport tube to ensure specimen preservation. 4. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Transport Instructions	Transport refrigerated (2-8) or room temperature (20-25)
Specimen Stability	48 hours
Methodology	Culture
Days Performed	Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratories	Northwell Health Laboratories
CPT	87102
PDM	6201275
Results
Result Interpretation If culture is positive, additional charge(s)/CPT code(s) may apply for identification and/or antibiotic susceptibilities performed when appropriate.
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