Genital Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity (Anaerobic) with Gram Stain
General Information
Lab Name
Genital C/S w/Gram (Anaerobic)
Lab Code
GUWANC
Epic Name
Genital C/S w/Gram (Anaerobic)
Description
This culture is intended for abscesses or surgical specimens requiring aerobic and anaerobic workup. For vaginal, vulva, cervix/endocervix or urethral specimens, order aerobic culture Genital Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity (Routine) without Gram Stain [GUC]
For amplified nucleic acid detection testing, see GC (N. gonorrhoeae) and CT (Chlamydia trachomatis) Amplified Nucleic Acid Detection [GCCTAD], Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) Amplified Nucleic Acid Detection [GCCAD], Trichomonas vaginalis Amplified Nucleic Acid Detection [TRICAD], or Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) Amplified Nucleic Acid Detection [CHLAD]
Synonyms
Genital Anaerobic Culture, Genitourinary Culture, GU Anaerobic Culture
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| SDES | Specimen Description |
| SREQ | Special Requests |
| GS | Gram Smear |
| CULT | Culture |
| RPT | Report Status |
Interpretation
Reference Range
See individual components
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Preferred specimen: Tissue in sterile container or Fluid in syringe (expel air and replace needle with Luer tip cap)
Swab (less optimal): Preferred method of transport is ESwab. Gel swab is acceptable.
Universal Transport Medium (UTM) is not acceptable for bacterial and fungal cultures
Handling Instructions
Send to lab within 2 hours. To reduce oxygen exposure, collect in syringe not cup. Remove needle, expel air from syringe and cap. If a swab MUST be used, transport to lab immediately. Specify exact source. Transport at room temperature as cold temperature reduces the viability of anaerobes.
Unacceptable: Refrigerated or frozen samples; specimens collected in Universal Transport Medium (UTM); specimens collected with expired swabs/transport media.
Quantity
requested: Fluid: > 1 mL; Tissue: 0.5-1 cm diameter; ESwab
minimum: Fluid: 1 mL; Tissue: 0.2 cm diameter; ESwab
Processing
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Microbiology (MC)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Microbiology
206-744-5858 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|
|---|---|---|
| UW-MT |
Microbiology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, |
Other Locations/Notes
UW-MT Microbiology performs testing for UW-MT and UW-NW.
Frequency
daily
Available STAT?
Yes-Gram stain