Test Code C Genital Genital Culture

AKA (Description)

Culture Genital

Non-IUD specimen: Culturette swab or BBL Anaerobic Specimen Collector

IUD specimen: Sterile container. If available, place IUD in 5 mL of thio broth.

N/A (either swab, exudate, or IUD)

Gram Stain, Culture, Sensitivities (if applicable)

Gram stain: 2 hours

Non-IUD specimen: 3 days for final

IUD specimen: 14 days for final