Genital Fungal Culture

Synonyms	CANDIDA CULTURE - FUNGAL, GENITAL F GEN FUNGI FUNGUS FUNGUS GENITAL LAB11814 VAGINOSIS YEAST
Cerner Name	Fungus Genital
Clinical Info
Specimen Sources	Cervix Penis Vagina Vulva
Specimen Types	Skin/Wound Swab
Specimen Volume
Container	Sterile
Collection Instructions	Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Genital 1. Remove excess mucus, secretion, or discharge. 2. Swab genital area with sterile culture transport swab. 3. Return swab to sterile 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. 5. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature. Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing. Penis 1. Remove excess mucus, secretion, or discharge. 2. Swab penis with sterile culture transport swab. 3. Return swab to sterile 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. 5. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature. Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing. Vaginal 1. Remove excess mucus, secretion, or discharge. 2. Swab vaginal area with sterile culture transport swab. 3. Return swab to sterile 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. 5. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature. Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
Transport Instructions	Transport at room temperature
Specimen Stability	72 hours
Methodology	Microbiology Culture
Days Performed	Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratories	Northwell Health Laboratories
CPT	87102
PDM	6201275
Results
Result Interpretation No fungus isolated at 2 weeks If culture is positive, additional charge(s)/CPT code(s) may apply for identification and/or antibiotic susceptibilities performed when appropriate.
Forms

ID Micro LAB11814