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Neisseria gonorrhoeae culture: (088-0301)
Clinical Indication:

 When culture is needed to detect Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Test Mnemonic:

 C GC
Methodology:

 Culture

Performed:

 Clinical Microbiology
Turnaround Time:

 2-3 days

Specimen Requirements: Patient Preparation: Vaginal, cervical, urethral, urethra, pharynx, rectal, synovial fluid, or eye sampling

Collect: Culturette

Specimen Preparation: Transport to laboratory as soon as possible since this microorganism does not survive well without added nutrients.

Storage/Transport: Room temperature

Stability: 48 hours, recovery diminishes with delays

Causes for Rejection: Refrigerated sample
Clinical Information:

These cultures are screened for the presence of GC, only. If other pathogens are suspected, refer to those assays.
Reference Range:

No GC isolated
Note:

 A bacterial culture is recommended in cases of suspected sexual abuse, treatment failures, or from sources that are not approved for ProbeTec test (Refe to GC Amplified Assay).

Do not refrigerate swabs.
CPT 4 Code:

 87081
Review 9/28/2012 by T. Friloux

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient.  Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually.  The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-9 code or its verbal equivalent.

 

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