Neisseria gonorrhoeae Culture
Label Mnemonic: NGCX
Epic code: LAB235
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor-Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology
Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section
Collection Medium:
ESwab Collection & Transport System (Hospital Stores #74541)
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