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Culture, Neisseria Gonorrhoeae (GC)

Test Summary

Neisseria gonorrhoeae is considered a pathogen whenever isolated and its identification is important in initiating appropriate therapy to prevent the spread of the infection as well as the serious sequelae.

Aliases

Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) Culture
Cult GC
Gonorrhoeae Culture
Neisseria gonorrhoeae Culture

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

Genital, rectal, or eye sample plated to Modified Thayer Martin at bedside.

Minimum Volume

N/A

Instructions

Inoculate Modified Thayer Martin plate with a swab at the time the sample is collected. Immediately send to the lab.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

GC Culture Plates

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 1 day
Refrigerated or Frozen = unacceptable

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

CULGC

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB10047/LAB10247

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

87081***When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility

Billing Code

300681

CPT Statement

Methodology

Culture

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Microbiology

Reference Range

No Growth

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 4 days