Back to Test Directory1353 : Culture, Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC), Anal
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Gonorrhea , Anal, Culture
Methodology:
Bacterial Culture
ORDERING:
Test Code:
1353-2
Turnaround Time:
3 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
Swab-Amies with Charcoal-Black
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swab-Amies with Charcoal-Black | 1 | Refrigerate | 4 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
SCB: Collect specimen with swab then place swab into transport carrier; Label with patient's name and source
Specimen Comment:
Bacterial culturette not acceptable.
Alternative Specimen:
JemBec Plates, Swab-E, Swab-Bacterial Culture
Billing:
CPT Codes:
87081 x 1
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