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Additional Codes
LAB1377
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Anovaginal collection
Container
Swab collected in Liquid Aimes Media, Aimes Gel Media, Liquid Stuart Media, or Stuart’s Gel Media
Specimen Type
Anovaginal swab collected in Liquid Aimes Media, Aimes Gel Media, Liquid Stuart Media, or Stuart’s Gel Media
Minimum Volume
1 Swab
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 4 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative
Reportable Units
Positive or Negative
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 2 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Carrot Broth OneStep |
Reflex Testing
If negative after 24 hours sample will reflex to culture.
CPT Codes
87081
Last review/edit date
2025