GC Screen (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230101537

Alias/See Also

LAB1382: GC Screen (Gonorrhea Culture) | GC|GONORRHEA|GONORRHOEAE|CULTURE

CPT Codes
87081x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: BLUE SWAB (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: BLUE SWAB (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: THAYER MARTIN MODIFIED (JEMBEC): (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: SWAB - LIQUID STUARTS: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 2 full microtainers*

Transport Temperature

Lab Only: It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the serum or plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Specimens are stable on or off the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel for up to 24 hours at room temperature or up to 6 days at 2 to 8°C. If testing will be delayed more than 24 hours for specimens stored at room temperature or more than 6 days for specimens stored at 2 to 8°C, remove serum or plasma from the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel and store at -20°C or colder. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing. Avoid more than 3 freeze/thaw cycles. Specimens must be mixed THOROUGHLY after thawing, by LOW speed vortexing or by gently inverting, and centrifuged prior to use to remove red blood cells or particulate matter to ensure consistency in the results. To ensure consistency in results, specimens must be transferred to a centrifuge tube and centrifuged at > 10,000 RCF (Relative Centrifugal Force) for 10 minutes before testing if they are initially reactive and require retesting in duplicate.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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