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Test Code Billings Clinic: 6742 Culture, Body Fluid, Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Performing Laboratory

Billings Clinic Laboratory

Methodology

Reflex Information:

This test may automatically reflex to other tests. An additional fee may be added. The ordering physician/provider must indicate if the reflex test is NOT DESIRED. Indicate on order if no reflex test is desired.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 8 hours of collection.

 

1. Prewarm to ambient temperature a JEMBEC® (chocolate agar [pill pocket]) plate.
2. Obtain specimen using a culture transport swab.
3. Immediately inoculate JEMBEC® plate by gently rolling swab, touching all surfaces.
4. Place CO2 tablet into well provided on plate and replace lid.
5. Place plate into Ziploc® bag provided and close securely.
6. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

7. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only. Do not refrigerate.
Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Reference Values

No growth
Automatic call-back:  any positive

All positive results will be called to the City/County Health Nurse as per Montana state law.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87081

Specimen Requirements Additional Information

Laboratory Department(s):  Microbiology

Physician Office Specimen Requirements Additional Information

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