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Test Code GCSC GC Screen

Additional Codes

EPIC LAB4890

Purpose

Intended to screen for Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Neisseria meningitidis from genital, eye, or throat sources.

Methodology

Conventional culture (includes gram stain)

Sample Type

Culture Swab

  • Genital
  • Eye
  • Throat

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C)  
Refrigerated (2-8°C) N/A
Frozen (-15 to -20°C) N/A

 

Result Reporting

  • Organism quantitation reported with GC genus/species isolated.

Rejection Criteria

  • Samples not properly labeled (2 patient identifiers required)

Availability

Performed STAT
24/7 Yes

 

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Lab Department

Microbiology

LOINC

630-4 Bacteria identified Cx Nom (U)