Test Directory
874 Culture, Gonococcal (GC)
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Vaginal, urethral, urethral discharge, or penile discharge specimens collected with YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) or Culture Swab
24hrs Room Temp
No Growth
Specimen Requirements
Vaginal, urethral, urethral discharge, or penile discharge specimens. For YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) collection: Transfer collected specimen into the vial, making sure that the sample is in contact with the transport media.
Method
Culture
Schedule
Sun-Sat
Turn-Around Time
48-72 hrs
Instructions/Notes
See Appendix, Vaginal Specimen Collection.
Clinical Utility
To screen for or diagnose an infection with Neisseria gonorrhea, which causes the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea.
CPT Codes
87081. Additional CPT codes may be charged for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as warranted.
