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CULTURE, GENORRHOEAE

Message
GEMBEC SYSTEM CONSISTS OF MODIFIED THAYER MARTIM AGAR PLATE, PLASTIC ZIP-LOCK BAG AND A CO2-GENERATING TABLET CONTAINED IN FOIL. THE SPECIMEN IS COLLECTED WITH A STERILE SWAB AND STREAKED ON THE PLATE IN ZIG-ZAG PATTERN (SEE "INSTRUCTION")


Test Code
GCC


Alias/See Also
Cerner: Gonorrhea Culture


Preferred Specimen
CERVICAL, URETHRAL, SYNOVIAL FLUID, EYES


Instructions
CONTACT MICROBIOLOGY FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ON COLLECTION.


Transport Container
TRANSPORT INOCULATED GEMBEC PLATE TO LAB WITHIN 4 HOURS


Specimen Stability
4 HOURS IF NOT PLACED IN C02 INCUBATOR


Methodology
GEMBEC PLATE MUST BE INOCULATED AT BEDSIDE  



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.