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Additional Codes
LAB235
Performing Laboratory
MBMC-Microbiology
Methodology
This culture includes isolation and identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae only. No other pathogens will be isolated or identified.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Ocular swab, rectal swab, ocular scraping
Container/Tube: Eswab or steril container
Specimen Volume: 1 swab
Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Preliminary report at 24 hours
Reference Values
No growth of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Critical value (automatic call-back): positive for Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87081
Stability
Eswab - 24 hours room temperature