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]

Synonyms

Genital Anaerobic Culture, Genitourinary Culture, GU Anaerobic Culture

Components

Specimen Type: Abscess, Placenta, Amnion, Chorion, Endometrium, Semen
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

Lab Department

Microbiology(MC)

Frequency

daily

Available STAT?

Yes-Gram stain

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, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Other Locations/Notes

UW-MT Microbiology performs testing for UW-MT and UW-NW.