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GC Culture

Test Code
Lab235


Alias/See Also
GC Screen culture
Gonorrhea
GCSC


CPT Codes
87081

Preferred Specimen
Eye, genital, rectal, synovial fluid, and upper respiratory specimens


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Specimen should arrive within 8 hours of collection.


Transport Container
ESwab (white top)


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Ambient – 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improper collection
Improper swab
Improper or no label


Methodology
Conventional culture techniques

Setup Schedule
Daily


Reference Range
No Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolated


Clinical Significance
Identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae from various specimen sources. 


Performing Laboratory
Meritus Microbiology



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.