Culture - endocervix

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Female reproductive anatomy

Uterus

Vaginal culture; Female genital tract culture; Culture - cervix; Endocervical culture

Vaginal microorganisms that are normally present are present in the expected amounts.

Abnormal results indicate the presence of an infection in the female genital tract. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes simplex, E. coli, C. trachomatis, group A streptococcus, or other microorganisms may be detected by culture.

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

• Chlamydia, female
• Chronic urethritis
• Gonococcemia (Disseminated)
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Review Date: 02/10/2006
Reviewed By: Kenneth Wener, M.D., Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.