R/O Gonorrhoeae without Gram
General Information
Lab Name
R/O GC C/S
Lab Code
GCC
Epic Name
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
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| SDES | Specimen Description |
| SREQ | Special Requests |
| CULT | Culture |
| RPT | Report Status |
Interpretation
Reference Range
See individual components
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
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
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, |
Other Locations/Notes
UW-MT Microbiology performs testing for UW-MT and UW-NW.
Frequency
Processed upon receipt
Available STAT?
No