Home
HelpTest 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
Special Instructions: Transport specimen to laboratory as soon as possible.
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours
Reference Values
No growth
Method Description
Culture
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab University East
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 days
Reporting Name
SCREEN: NEISSERIA
CPT Code Information
87081
87077 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
6463-4