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HelpTest Code CXGEN Culture, Genital
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Required
Note:Indicate source of specimen on container
- Dual tipped routine culture swab
- Anaerobic culture swab. (Anaerobic culture from sterile/surgical sites only.)
- Fluids may be collected in a syringe or sterile container.
- Alternate specimens: Fluids see Body Fluid Culture (Link below)
Specimen Type
Includes the following sources:
- Vagina
- Cervix
- Urethra
- Labia
- Endocervix
- Penis
- Perineum
- Semen
- Vulva
- Bartholin Cyst
- Endometrium
- Epididymis
- Testicle
- Fallopian
- Uterus
- Vas Deferens
- Ovary
- Placenta or Amniotic fluid on swabs.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient temperature. Deliver within 1 hour
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
From normally sterile sites: No growth.
From other sites: Normal Flora.
Physician is notified if significant pathogens are isolated.
Method Name
Conventional culture and Biochemical Identification methods.
Gram stain may be performed upon request to rule out bacterial vaginosis or predominant yeast.