| Test Name: |
CULTURE: GONORRHEA (GC) SCREEN |
| Test Code: |
2137081 |
| Alias: |
Gonococci Culture
LAB235
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
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| CPT Code(s): |
87081
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| Test Includes: |
Bacterial culture
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| Preferred Specimen: |
Any source, but most commonly cervix, urethra, throat, rectum or eye |
| Container: |
E-swab collection device |
| Alternate Container: |
BBL culture swab (Liquid Amies)
or
BBL double culture swab (Liquid Stuart's) |
| Transport Temperature: |
Room temperature |
| Stability: |
Room temperature: 24 hours |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Improper specimen collection, transport and storage |
| Schedule: |
Culture plates are examined daily for at least 3 days. |
| Method: |
Bacterial culture isolation |
| Clinical Significance: |
GC screen cultures are ordered to detect the presence or absence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Patient information is given to the County Health Department if Neisseria gonorrhoeae is present. |
| Reference Ranges: |
No growth |
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