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Test Code MIC38 Neisseria-Gonococcus Screen

Clinical Information

Culture for Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Synonym

  • SCN

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: eSwab
Acceptable Container/Tube: eSwab
Specimen Source: Endocervix, urethra, rectum, upper respiratory tract (throat, nasopharynx), conjunctiva

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours

Rejected Due To

Specimens will be rejected when instructions for correct use of the transport system have not been followed or if there is a significant delay (>24 hrs.) in transport or plating of specimen.

Reference Values

No growth

Interpretation

Isolation of anaerobes in significant numbers from well-collected specimens including endocervix, urethra, rectum, upper respiratory tract (throat, nasopharynx), and conjunctiva indicates infection with the identified organisms.

Method Description

Culture

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Reporting Name

SCREEN: NEISSERIA

CPT Code Information

87081
87077 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

6463-4