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Test Code GCC Culture, GC (Neisseria gonorrhoeae)

Useful For

This assay provides information on the cholesterol content of the gall stones.

 

This test can aid the physician in designing a strategy for management of the patient's problem when cholecystectomy would be problematic.

Method Name

Spectrophotometry (SP)/Other Methodologies as Appropriate

Reporting Name

Gallstone Cholesterol Content

Specimen Type

Gallstone

Typical sites are genitourinary, rectum, oropharyngeal and
conjunctival.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Gallstone Ambient (preferred)
  Frozen 
  Refrigerated 

Reference Values

Not applicable

Report Available

4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

84311

LOINC Code Information

Result ID Reporting Name LOINC Code
GCC_ Cholesterol 54438-7