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CULTURE, GONORRHEA

Test Code
GC (Alverno)


Alias/See Also
  • Gonorrhea culture
  • GC culture
  • Neisseria culture


CPT Codes
87081

Includes
Culture, ID of N. Gonorrhea if present


Preferred Specimen
eSwab


Patient Preparation
Collect specimen prior to start of antibiotic therapy

Other Acceptable Specimens
Dacron Swab


Instructions
Document source (vaginal, anorectal, throat)


Transport Container
Swab tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Swab - room temperature up to 24 hours


Methodology
Routine Culture

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sat, Sun

Examined once daily for 3 days


Report Available
Final report available within 3 days of set up


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.