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G C Culture
Test CodeGC
CPT Codes
87070
Preferred Specimen
Eye, Genital sources, CSF, Synovial Fluid
Minimum Volume
CSF and Synovial Fluid-2 mls;
Other Acceptable Specimens
Other sources-Dual Culturette swab
Instructions
Collect specimen aseptically; transport in a sterile container.
Transport Container
Sterile Container or Dual Culturette Swab
Transport Temperature
RT up to 2 hrs then 2-8 C
Specimen Stability
2-8 C for up to 24 hrs.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improperly labelled; Improper storage/transport
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt
Report Available
3 days
Reference Range
No GC Isolated
Clinical Significance
Neisseria gonorrhoeae in considered a pathogen whenever isoalted and its identification is important in initiating appropriate therapy to prevent the spread of the infection as well as the serious sequelae.