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MCL
Laboratory specimen collection and test information |
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ESwab
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GC
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Alternative
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Lab section |
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When performed |
24 hours / 7 days
(daily) |
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When reported |
Daily |
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Sunquest code |
GCSC |
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SMS code |
CULTURE, GC or GC
CULTURE |
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Important
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Chlamydia / GC Screen
by DNA is preferred testing method. GC CULTURE must be ordered any time a
swab is submitted for Gonorrhoeae culture only. Do Not Order ROUTINE CULTURE
for GC CULTURES. On rectal or oropharyngeal specimens, one must make the
specific request, i.e., SUSPECT GC. It is not necessary to add an order for a
GC Culture on a Routine Culture of genital specimens. |
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Rejection
criteria: |
Unlabeled or
mislabeled specimen |
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Transportation
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within 24 hr, RT |
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Specimen
preparation: |
All specimens
for Microbiology must be submitted ASAP to maximize bacterial recovery. |
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MCL Web Resources
Last revised 11/07/2011
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