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CULTURE, GONORRHEA

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For 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


Preferred Specimen
e-Swab


Other Acceptable Specimens
or any dacron swab




Instructions
Document source


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Swab - room temperature up to 24 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: June 6, 2023


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.