R/O Gonorrhoeae without Gram

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General Information

Lab Name
R/O GC C/S
Lab Code
GCC
Epic Ordering
Culture Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Description

This culture is for rule out N. gonorrhoeae (GC) only. Detection of GC and Chlamydia by nucleic acid amplification is more sensitive than culture; see GC (N. gonorrhoeae) and CT (Chlamydia trachomatis) Amplified Nucleic Acid Detection [GCCTAD] or Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) Amplified Nucleic Acid Detection [GCCAD].

For full aerobic genital culture see Genital Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity (Routine) without Gram Stain [GUC].

For full aerobic and anaerobic genital culture see Genital Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity (Anaerobic) with Gram Stain [GUWANC].

For joint fluid culture to R/O GC, see Place Holder for Body Fluid Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity with Gram Stain (includes anaerobes) [FLDPHC].

Synonyms
GC, Gonorrhea Culture, Neisseria gonorrhoeae Culture
Components

Interpretation

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Cervix, Endocervix, Vaginal, Rectal, Throat
Collection

Collect specimen with swab.

Preferred transport media: ESwab

Acceptable: Amies gel swab

Unacceptable: Universal Transport Medium (UTM); expired swabs/transport media; dry swabs; refrigerated swabs.

Note: Pre-inoculated selective media (obtained from the Micro Lab) for R/O GC may also be submitted in addition to the Amies swab.

Handling Instructions

Transport swabs at room temperature, ideally within 4 hours of collection.

Exceeding transport time or refrigerating specimen may result in loss of viability for N. gonorrhoeae .

Specimens will be rejected if received > 24 hours after collection. Viability of organisms is significantly reduced after 24 hours.

Quantity
requested: ESwab or pre-inoculated selective media
minimum: ESwab

Processing

Processing

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Microbiology (MC)
Performing Location(s)
HMC Microbiology
206-744-5858

325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
UW-MT Microbiology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room # NW177,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195
Other Locations/Notes

UW-MT Microbiology performs testing for UW-MT and UW-NW.

Frequency
Processed upon receipt
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
87081
LOINC
698-1
Interfaced Order Code
UOW5400
Interfaced Result Code
UOW5400