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HelpEpic Test Code LAB235 GC Culture: Any Source
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Synonyms
GC Screen, Neisseria gonorrhoeae culture
Specimen Type
Culture
Preferred Container
JEMBEC (Thayer-Martin) agar plate
Alternate Container
None
Storage Requirements
Incubate 35° Celsius
Transportation Needs
Room Temperature
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Delay in transport
Not submitted in appropriate transport media Refrigeration
Limitations
Cultures for Neisseria gonorrhoeae only
Reference Values
| Population | Units | Reference Range |
| All Populations | none | No Growth, No Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolated |
Reflex Testing
Data: Organism identification and susceptibility studies are peformed as appropriate, according to established protocols that have been approved by the Clinical Laboratory Director. Call Microbiology, 547-3707, for details. There may be additional charges for these identification and susceptibility procedures.
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
No
Additional Information
Contraindications:
Current or recent antimicrobial therapy may adversely effect the recovery of certain pathogenic organisms.
Additional Information:
Specimen Collection and Transport:
Warm JEMBEC (Thayer-Martin) plate to room temperature
Collect specimen on swab
Incubate JEMBEC plate in a Z pattern on the surface of the media
Place a CO2 pellet in the well on the plate and place immediately into the zip lock baggie provided
Keep at room temperature and transport to the laboratory immediately
To request Nucleic Acid Amplified probe testing for Neisseria gonorrhoeae see entries for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoeae Screen by Nucleic Acid Amplified Probe
Due to the fastidious nature of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, it is strongly suggested to collect and order a GC Screen by Nuclic Acid Amplified probe for all urogenital sources
Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a NYSDOH reportable communicable disease. The NYSDOH will be notified of all positive results.
Methodology
Selective aerobic culture
CPT Code
87081
Last Updated
30-Apr-19