Neisseria gonorrhoeae Culture with Reflex to Susceptibility [38404X]

Test Code

38404

CPT Codes
87081

Includes

If Neisseria gonorrhoeae is isolated, then Susceptibility, Antimicrobial, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, MIC Panel will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87185, 87181(x4))

Preferred Specimen

Urethral, cervical, anorectal, throat or conjunctiva swab collected in Amies gel (blue-cap) or Eswab (white-cap) transport medium

Instructions

Do not refrigerate. Indicate source of specimen on both the requisition and specimen collection device. For blood specimens, use test "Culture, Blood". For sterile body fluids, use test "Culture, Aerobic and Anaerobic".

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Bacterial Culture • Aerobic, includes Isolation and Identification Procedures

Setup Schedule

Monday-Sunday Morning
Report available: 3 Days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

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.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.