Synonyms
Neisseria gonorrhoeae culture, Gonorrhea culture
Specimen Type
See Below
Performing Lab
Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB327
Lab Test Days
upon receipt
Standard TAT
3 days
Stat TAT
N/A
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Fluid or tissue submitted in syringe or sterile screw-capped container. Swab(s) submitted in Amies transport media with Charcoal. Label specimen with exact anatomic site.
Container Type
Amies Transport medium with Charcoal
Collection Instructions
Send specimen to lab immediately after collection.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Up to 12 hours
Rejection Criteria
Unlabeled or mislabeled specimen. Dry swabs. Significant delay in transport.
Processing Instructions
Plate culture and place in CO2 incubator ASAP. DO NOT REFRIGERATE SPECIMEN. Refer to microbiology processing manual for detailed processing instructions.
Included Tests
Screen for Neisseria gonorrhoeae only.
CPT Codes
87081
Revised
08-02-17