$55
Specimen/Sample Type:
Collection for cervical swabs (ECS, Urethral)
CULTURE for N.Gonorrhoeae
Reference Range:
No N.gonorrhoeae isolated
Performed/Reported:
Mon-Sat
Transportation/Storage:
≤ 8 hrs @ Room Temp.
Stability:
8 Hrs @Room Temp. or 37°C for 24 hours
Preliminary Report:
48 hours
Final Report:
2 - 3 days
Collection Instructions:
1. Visualize the cervix using speculum without lubricant
2. Remove mucus and secretions from the cervix with a sterile swab. Discard.
3. Sample the endocervical canal with a newly obtained sterile Charcoal swab.
4. Place in transport medium.
Comments :
Transport ASAP to the laboratory.
Viability of N.gonorrhoeae held in transport media decreases substantially after prolong storage.