Test Order Name - Neisseria gonorrhoeae Culture
Synonym(s) - Gonorrhea culture
Methodology - Culture, biochemical identification.
Acceptable Specimen Type(s) for Testing - Urethral, rectal, cervical, vaginal, or pharyngeal specimens swabbed onto Modified Thayer-Martin
Transport / Collection Medium - Modified Thayer-Martin
Storage and Preservation of Specimen - Immediately incubate at 5% CO2 conditions, 35 to 37°C. Transport to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
Minimum Volume Required - None
Additional Collection Instructions - None
Additional Required Information - None
Send Out? - No
Turnaround Time - 7 business days (Monday through Friday)
Testing Restrictions - Performed only for SURRG partners for drug resistance surveillance.
Limitations / Notes / Disclaimers - Performed only for SURRG partners for drug resistance surveillance.