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Additional Codes
LAB1377
Collection Method
Anovaginal collection
Minimum Volume
1 Swab
Container
Swab collected in Liquid Aimes Media, Aimes Gel Media, Liquid Stuart Media, or Stuart’s Gel Media
Acceptable Specimens
Anovaginal swab collected in Liquid Aimes Media, Aimes Gel Media, Liquid Stuart Media, or Stuart’s Gel Media
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 labled, 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 |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 4 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
CPT Codes
87081
Last review/edit date
March 2024
Reflex Testing
If negative after 24 hours sample will reflex to culture.