Biomarkers · Chemical
GC Culture Only
- LOINC codes
- 698-1
- Tests that measure GC Culture Only
- Quest Diagnostics 2, Labcorp 1
Tests
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Quest Diagnostics 2 tests
Single-analyte tests
Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) Culture 480
Swab · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Daily; Report available: 4 days
Quest Diagnostics catalog pageMethod and collection
- Method
- Bacterial culture, aerobic, includes routine isolation and identification procedures; Susceptibility testing not routinely performed.
- Collection
- Do not refrigerate. Indicate source of specimen on both the requisition and specimen collection device. For blood specimens, use test "Culture, Blood". For sterile body fluids, use test "Culture, Aerobic and Anaerobic".
Neisseria gonorrhoeae Culture with Reflex to Susceptibility 38404
Swab · Fasting not stated
Quest Diagnostics catalog pageMethod and collection
- Method
- Bacterial Culture • Aerobic, includes Isolation and Identification Procedures
- Collection
- Do not refrigerate. Indicate source of specimen on both the requisition and specimen collection device. For blood specimens, use test "Culture, Blood". For sterile body fluids, use test "Culture, Aerobic and Anaerobic".
- Reference notes
- See Laboratory Report
Labcorp 1 test
Single-analyte tests
GC ( Neisseria gonorrhoeae ) Culture Only 008128
Swab · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 5 days
Labcorp catalog pageMethod and collection
- Method
- Culture on selective media; MALDI-TOF and/or biochemicals for identification
- Collection
- Do not collect urethral specimens until at least one hour after urinating. Collection directly from male urethral discharge is desirable. Collect anorectal specimens from the crypts just inside the anal ring; anoscopy useful. Prostatic fluid yields fewer positives than does urethral culture. Endocervix: Swab endocervical canal. Avoid contaminating swab with vaginal secretions. Cultures from the urethra or vagina are indicated from females when endocervical culture is not possible. Urethra: Strip the urethra toward the orifice to express exudate. Use a sterile swab to obtain the specimen. Vagina: Use a speculum, moistened only with warm water, not lubricant. Obtain a specimen from the posterior vaginal vault or from the vaginal orifice if the hymen is intact.
- Reference notes
- Negative
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Codes and registries
LOINC 698-1
Regenstrief Institute codes that identify the same result across labs.
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