Test ID GSBV Gram Stain for Bacterial Vaginosis, Varies
Specimen Required
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Vaginal swab
Supplies: Culturette (BBL Culture Swab) (T092)
Container/Tube: Culturette swab (Dacron or rayon swab with aluminum or plastic shaft with either Stuart or Amies medium)
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Stability Information:
ESwab: Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days/Ambient 7 days
Culturette Swab: Ambient (preferred) 7 days/Refrigerated 7 days
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Prepared microscope slide
Source: Vaginal swab
Supplies: Culturette (BBL Culture Swab) (T092)
Collection Container/Tube: Culturette swab (Dacron or rayon swab with aluminum or plastic shaft with either Stuart or Amies medium)
Submission Container/Tube: Slide container
Specimen Volume: Slide
Collection Instructions: Apply original sample to surface of standard microscope slide using appropriate application method (determined by consistency of specimen type) to assure adequate transfer of specimen onto slide. Allow specimen to dry and then methanol or heat-fix the slide. Place in slide container for transport.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.
Useful For
Supporting the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis
Method Name
Conventional Gram Stain Procedure and Nugent Scoring System
Reporting Name
Gram Stain for Bacterial VaginosisSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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Varies | Varies |
Reference Values
One of the 3 following reports dependent on the weighted sum balance of Lactobacillus, Gardnerella/Bacteroides, and Mobiluncus species:
1. Consistent with normal vaginal/urogenital microbiota.
2. Altered vaginal/urogenital microbiota not consistent with bacterial vaginosis. This frequently represents a transitional stage. If signs or symptoms persist, repeat testing is warranted.
3. Consistent with bacterial vaginosis.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 dayPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
87205
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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GSBV | Gram Stain for Bacterial Vaginosis | 14361-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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GSBV | Gram Stain for Bacterial Vaginosis | 14361-0 |