Neisseria gonorrhoeae Culture
Label Mnemonic: | NGCX |
Epic code: | LAB235 |
Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology |
Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section
Minimum:
Collect using Eswab (#74541). Transport to Microbiology laboratory
immediately.
Testing Schedule:
0700-2200, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
Cultures are completed within 3-5 days.
CPT Code:
87081