Bacterial Vaginosis by Gram Stain
| Abbrev Code: | BVSTN | ||
| Order Code: | LAB803 | Order Name: | Bacterial Vaginosis Smear |
| Methodology: | Gram stain | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87205 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Microscopic exam of gram stained vaginal swab specimen. Patients 15 to 50 years old. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed 24 hours/day; results are reported within 24 hours from receipt in IDDL. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Indicate specimen site on request form. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Vaginal, patients 15-50 years old. |
| Container: | CoPan ESwab with larger swab |
| Collection Instructions: | Collect vaginal swab using white cap CoPan Eswab. |
| Contraindications: | Diagnosis for bacterial vaginosis is done by gram stain only per the recommendation of National Regulatory bodies. A routine bacterial culture will not be done. If clinically relevant, a Group B Streptococcus and/or yeast culture can be requested separately. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (UMMC East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Nugent score 0-3; normal vaginal flora |
| Use: | Diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis does not require a culture. |
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