Test Order Name - Neisseria gonorrhoeae AST (Etest)
Synonym(s) - Gonorrhea AST, Etest
Methodology - Culture, MALDI-TOF, Etest (Cefixime and ceftriaxone. Azithromycin and ciprofloxacin AST testing by request only).
Acceptable Specimen Type(s) for Testing - Urethral, rectal, cervical, vaginal, or pharyngeal specimens swabbed onto Modified Thayer-Martin
Transport / Collection Medium -
- Modified Thayer-Martin
- Pure culture on Chocolate agar slant
- Pure culture frozen in Trypticase Soy Broth (TSB) w/15-20% glycerol.
Storage and Preservation of Specimen -
- Immediately incubate at 5% CO2 conditions, 35 to 37°C. Transport 24-hour old culture at ambient temperature unless sending a frozen specimen.
- For frozen specimens shipped in TSB w/ 15 to 20% glycerol: Ship specimens on dry ice in compliance with DoT and IATA regulations governing Biological Substances, Category B (UN 3373) Monday through Thursday. Specimen can also be sent via courier Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Minimum Volume Required - Not applicable
Additional Collection Instructions - None
Additional Required Information -
- Collection date
- Clearly marked specimen source
- Patient’s name and date of birth
Send Out? - No
Turnaround Time - 7 business days (Monday through Friday)
Testing Restrictions - Cefixime and ceftriaxone; azithromycin and ciprofloxacin by request only (please specify on requisition form if you would like azithromycin and/or ciprofloxacin AST testing)
Limitations / Notes / Disclaimers - None