Microbiology Specimens

The patient's name and the source of the specimen must be on both the requisition and the specimen. A culture is only as accurate as of the method used for collection. Outside microorganisms may contaminate a specimen during each phase of handling. This can lead to misleading or erroneous results. Take care at all times to avoid contamination. Submit promptly for optimal recovery of pathogens. Submit in a leak-proof container at room temperature unless otherwise specified.

ESwab™

Healthcare providers are encouraged to use the ESwab that best fits the specimen source and patient. ESwabs are interchangeable for all cultures in the sections listed below.

Order Code	Test Name
6007	Culture, Routine
6010	Culture, Anaerobic
6028	Culture, Environmental
6052	Culture, Genital
6012	Culture, MRSA
6036	Culture, Nasopharynx
6108	Culture, Strep A Screen, Non-Throat
6047	Culture, Strep A Screen, Throat
6079	Culture, Strep B - Pregnancy (vaginal or rectal)
6046	Culture, Throat
6077	Culture, Fungus Non-Blood or Skin
6061	Group A Strep Rapid, Reflex Culture
4591	Influenza A & B Antigen (preferred collection method)

Aptima® Urine Collection Kit

Be sure to fill specimen in between lines on vial

Order Code	Test Name
5399	Chlamydia, TMA
4112	Chlamydia/Gonorrhea, TMA
5397	Gonorrhea, TMA
4445	Trichomonas, Male

SimpleSwab™ (Aptima® Multitest Swab)

Order Code	Test Name
3920	Bacterial Vaginosis, PCR
3914	Candida, PCR
5249	Chlamydia/Gonorrhea, TMA
3910	Trichomonas, TMA
3534	Urogenital Urea/Mycoplasma, PCRUrogenital Urea/Mycoplasma, PCR
3770	Chlamydia/Gonorrhea, Rectal OR Pharyngeal
3755	Chlamydia/Gonorrhea, Rectal AND Pharyngeal
3915	HSV I AND II, PCR

Aptima® Unisex Swab

Female Endocervical and Male Urethral

Order Code	Test Name
5398	Chlamydia, TMA
5249	Chlamydia/Gonorrhea, TMA
5396	Gonorrhea, TMA
4445	Trichomonas, Male
3911	Trichomonas, Female

M4RT Viral Transport

Must be stored refrigerated after collection. Please contact your local CPL customer service for additional referral tests requiring viral transport media.

Order Code	Test Name
6069	B. Pertussis/Parapertussis by PCR
3738	Influenza A/B and RSV by PCR
3795	Respiratory Pathogen Panel by PC
3534	3534 Urogenital Urea/Mycoplasma, PCR

BD Affirm VP III

Order Code	Test Name
2030	Vaginal Pathogens DNA Panel (Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis and Trichomonas vaginalis)

Red Top Tube

Order Code	Test Name
6110	KOH Prep (Fungal Smear)
6105	Wet Prep (Wet Mount)

Genital swab in 1 mL sterile saline

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