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Test Code BVGMST Bacterial Vaginosis Gram Stain

Important Note

This test is useful for providing evidence to support the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis.

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: Bacterial Vaginosis Gram Stain
  • Medinet Ref Code: BVGS
  • OV Code: RM*BVGMST

Reference Values

Interpretation provided with report.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday-Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 87205

Specimen Collection

Preferred Sample:

Collect vaginal secretions with a sterile Dacron swab in transport media (SP Brand CultureSwab).  Submit at ambient temperature within 24 hours of collection.

 

Acceptable Sample:

Swabs transported in small amounts of 0.9% saline as used for Wet Prep will also be accepted if received in the laboratory within 2 hours of collection.

 

Swabs with wooden shafts or dry swabs will not be accepted.