GC Culture

Infectious Disease Laboratories - : Microbiology

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SPECIMEN INFO

Collection Date & Time:

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Test ID :

GCC

Test Workstation :

MIC2

Specimen Type:

1.0 mL joint or body fluid in sterile container. Eswab collected from eye, throat, rectal, and genital source.

Minimum Volume:

Joint and body fluid minimum volume is 0.5 mL.

Cause for Rejection:

Quantity not sufficient, improper specimen type, improper storage/transport, improper swab, dry swab, swab not present, multiple swabs per vial, mislabeled, or unlabeled.

Storage:

Transport at room temperature and process within 24 hours.

Availability:

Mon-Sun

Methodology:

Culture

Lab/Phone:

330-543-8406

TAT:

72 hours

Additional Info:

GC culture is for isolation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae only. For broad workup, please order Genital Culture (Lab465).

CPT Code:

87081

Synonyms:

Neisseria gonorrhoeae Culture; Gonococcus Culture

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