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CULTURE, GONORRHEA
MessageFor Hospital Use: Thayer Martin media with CO2 generating tablet (JEMBEC)
Test Code
GC
Alias/See Also
Gonorrhea culture;GC culture;Neisseria culture
CPT Codes
87081
Includes
Includes: Culture; ID of N. Gonorrhea if present
Note: This culture does not include a gram stain
Note: This culture does not include a gram stain
Preferred Specimen
e-Swab
Other Acceptable Specimens
any dacron swab
Instructions
Document source
Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 15-30C up to 48 hours
- 2-8C up to 48 hours
Methodology
Routine culture
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
​Final report available within 3 days of set up.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)
Last Updated: December 16, 2024