GC Culture
- Synonyms: Neisseria gonorrhoeae culture
- LIS Mnemonic: CGC
Collect
* See Remarks below*
Volume Required
1 Jembec™ plate or 1 swab
Minimum Required
Same as volume required
Transport
Send to laboratory immediately at room temperature
Stability
1 hour after collection.
Processing
Direct inoculation to Jembec™ plate at collection is optimal submission.
Unacceptable conditions
Refrigerated plate; mislabeled specimens
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
Updates daily until final
CPT
87081
Methodology
Culture
Remarks
SPECIMEN COLLECTION INFORMATION:
Genital, throat or rectal specimen and inoculate Jembec™ Plate at site of collection OR double swab culture device
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Jembec™ plates are available from the Microbiology Laboratory. Prior to inoculation, the plate must be brought to room temperature. Directly inoculate the surface of the plate with a swab in a "Z" manner. Place pill in the recessed well and snap the lid closed. Make sure the plate is properly labeled (not the transport bag). If further instructions are needed, contact the Microbiology Lab at x42330.
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