Test Searches require one of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox. This page WILL NOT WORK with Internet Explorer versions 8 or older. Alphabetical Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W-Z ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY TESTS Search Tests Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) Culture (8000100944) Test Mnemonic: C GC Specimen Requirements: Collection: Swab suspected site Container: E-Swab Storage/Transport: Room temperature preferred Stability: 48 hours, preferred <= 24 hours for recovery of Neisseria species Causes for Rejection: Samples collected more than 48 hours prior to delivery to lab, unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection on requisition form. Specimen Preparation: Transport to laboratory as soon as possible since this microorganism does not survive well without added nutrients. Methodology: Culture Performed: Clinical Microbiology Turnaround Time: 2-3 days Reference Range: No Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolated CPT 4 Code: 87081, additional if indicated Note: These cultures are screened for the presence of GC, only. A bacterial culture is recommended in cases of suspected sexual abuse, treatment failures, or from sources that are not approved for ProbeTec test (Refer to GC Amplified Assay). Synonyms: GC Culture; GC Screen, Gonorrhoaea Patient Preparation : Vaginal, cervical, urethral, urethra, urine, pharynx, rectal, synovial fluid, or eye samples Clinical Indication: When culture is needed to detect Neisseria gonorrhoeae Effective Date: 05/02/2024 Reviewed By/Date: Williams-Bouyer, Natalie - 09/19/2018 Approved By/Date: Williams-Bouyer, Natalie - 05/02/2024 When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. « Back