Genitourinary: Cervix; Vagina; Vulva; Genital, other

TEST INFORMATION

Test Name (Test Code):

Culture, Bacterial Aerobic (7200)

Gram stain:

Not available

Laboratory:

Bacteriology (46)

Requisition (Routine):

Pathology 5 (Microbiology - Routine)

Testing Schedule:

Daily: Continuous

Routine Turn-around-time:

1-5 Days

Specimen Sources:

Cervix
Vagina
Vulva
Genital, other

 Specimen Requirements:

Specimen Collection Guidelines:

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CULTURE GUIDELINES

Normal Aerobic Flora

Aerobic Organisms Identified

Any growth other than:

• Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B)
• Neiserria gonorrhoea
• Listeria sp.
• Heavy or pure growth of Gardnerella vaginalis
• Pure growth of Enterobacteriaceae

Any amount of the following:

• Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B)
• Neiserria gonorrhoea
• Listeria sp.
• Heavy or pure growth of Gardnerella vaginalis
• Pure growth of Enterobacteriaceae