CULTURE, BACTERIAL, NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE
| Synonyms: | Neisseria gonorrhoeae Culture; GC Screen |
| Computer Code: | GCS |
| Specimen Collection: | Swab specimen. DIRECTLY INOCULATE ONTO JEMBEC MEDIUM (available through supply order form). ACTIVATE CO2 PELLET AS DIRECTED AND PLACE IN ZIPLOCK BAG FOR TRANSPORT. Contact lab at 262-3511 for instructions. |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain culture media at room temp or incubate at 35-37ºC if available. Transport to lab as soon as possible. |
| Reference Values: | Negative. Direct plating at bedside onto Jembec media is essential. Identification and/or susceptibility performed if indicated. |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | MICRO |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | Neg: 3 days Pos: 1-3 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87081 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |