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N gonorrhoeae Culture
Test CodeLAB235 1230100142
Alias/See Also
GC
GC CULTURE
NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE
GC CX
GONOCOCCUS CULTURE
GC CULTURE
NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE
GC CX
GONOCOCCUS CULTURE
CPT Codes
87205
Includes
GONOCOCCUS CULTURE
GRAM STAIN RESULT
GRAM STAIN RESULT
Instructions
Obtain the sample using the red culturette swab(s). Submit to the laboratory ASAP for processing.
Reasons for doing the standard culture vs. amplified CT/GC DNA testing:
Sexual Abuse Patients
Pediatric Patients
Eye Source
Rectal Source
Throat Source
Non-Endocervical genital collections
Female patients with Hysterectomy
Reasons for doing the standard culture vs. amplified CT/GC DNA testing:
Sexual Abuse Patients
Pediatric Patients
Eye Source
Rectal Source
Throat Source
Non-Endocervical genital collections
Female patients with Hysterectomy
Transport Container
STERILE SWAB
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Plate sample swab(s) ASAP upon receipt in lab.
Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB
