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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
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
Report Available
2 to 4 days
Reporting Name
SCREEN: NEISSERIA
CPT Code Information
87081
87077 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
6463-4