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GC (Gonorrhoeae) Culture

Test Code
CGC


Alias/See Also
3030036
GC
Neisseria gonorrhoeae


CPT Codes
87081

Preferred Specimen
Thayer Martin Agar plate, obtained from Microbiology 
CO2 Biobag


Other Acceptable Specimens
Eswab is acceptable if plates are not obtained from Microbiology. Do not refrigerate. Deliver to Microbiology lab ASAP.


Instructions
Inoculate the specimen onto the agar plate, in a Z Pattern, place in provided CO2 bag. Deliver to Microbiology ASAP. 
Incubate at 350C if possible 


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
DO NOT REFRIGERATE 


Specimen Stability
Up to 2 Hours 


Reference Range
See Patient Report for Reference Range and/or Interpretation of Results 


Performing Laboratory
Penn Mediciine Lancaster General Health



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.