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LOINC 2.82

Bacteria identified in Genital specimen by Anaerobe+Aerobe culture

Bacteria Genital Anaerobe+Aerobe Cult

Definition

  • Genital culture areas include: 1) the lower genital tract (vulva, urethra, vagina, and cervix). Specimens included in this section are: Bartholin's abscess swab / aspirate, cervical swabs, group B streptococcus screen, post-partum / post-operative / post therapeutic abortion vaginal swabs, urethral swabs (male or female) and vaginal swabs. 2) Upper genital tract (uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries). Specimens included in this section: endometrial biopsies and curetting's, cul de sac/transvaginal aspirates, fallopian tube and tubo-ovarian abscess, and uterine swabs. 3) Other genital tract infections include infections associated with intra-uterine devices (IUDs), placentas, prostate glands and genital ulcers.

Component

  • Bacteria

Specimen / system

  • Genital

Class

  • MICRO

Property

  • Prid

Scale

  • Nom

Method

  • Anaerobic+Aerobic culture

Related names

  • Aerobe; Aerobe Cult; Aerobed; Anaerobe+Aerobe Cult; Bact; C&S; Cult; Cultures; Gen; Genital tract; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Urogenit; Urogenital

Index terms

  • Aerobe
  • Aerobe Cult
  • Aerobed
  • Anaerobe+Aerobe Cult
  • Bact
  • C&S
  • Cult
  • Cultures
  • Gen
  • Genital tract
  • ID
  • Identity or presence
  • Infectious Disease
  • InfectiousDisease
  • Microbiology
  • Nominal
  • Point in time
  • Random
  • Urogenit
  • Urogenital