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Test Code C GC SC Culture Gonorrhea only

Cerner Test Code

C GC

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Culturette or eswab

Processing Instructions

Male swabs are no longer a valid specimen. Culturette or eswabs are the acceptable specimen type.

Stability

Stability: 9 hours Room Temp, 29 hours Refrigerated

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

87081|87077 FOR ID|87186 FOR SUSCEPTIBILITIES, AS INDICATED

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology

Rejection Criteria

CTNG DNA (Molecular PCR testing is preferred for primary diagnosis) Order C GC to test if patient is cured.