Throat, Urethral, Cervical, Rectal, Eye (Neonate)
Charcoal transwab
GC is a very fragile organism and can easily die if left at room temperature.
Please transport to the laboratory as soon as possible for incubation
Do not store specimens in the refrigerator
Microscopy & Culture
Tested at RDE
48-72 Hours
As above
Gonorrhoea: guidance, data and analysis – UKHSA
British Association for Sexual Health and HIV
Gonorrhoea – Devon Sexual Health
Gonorrhoea – Lab Tests Online UK
(Key words: Gonorrhea)
Specimen Labelling Procedure