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Gonorrhea, Microscopic Exam

TEST NAME Gonorrhea, Microscopic Exam
DEPARTMENT BACT
TESTS B14
DESCRIPTION A STAT Gram stain for the presence of intracellular gram-negative diplococci resembling Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Note: a Gram stain should not be used as a diagnostic test for gonorrhea in females.
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

SPECIMEN: Female endocervical or male urethral discharge

CONTAINER: Glass Slide with frosted edge

COLLECTION: Prepare a thin smear by rolling the swab specimen on the frosted-side of a glass slide.

TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room Temperature (25±5°C): Indefinite

Refrigerated (5±3°C): Unacceptable

Frozen (-15±5°C): Unacceptable
TURNAROUND TIME (TAT)

30 minutes
REFERENCE RANGE Negative
TEST METHOD Microscopy
CPT CODES

87205