Test Code CXGC Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Culture
Specimen Required
ESwab with Liquid Amies Medium
Specimen Minimum Volume
Multiple sites including cervical, vaginal, throat, rectal, uretheral, conjunctivae. ESwab with Liquid Amies Medium
Report Available
Negative report available 3-4 days
Clinical Significance
Isolation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae may suggest an infectious cause of symptoms. If an appropriate collection/transportation container is not utilized and sent immediately, recovery of N. gonorrhoeae will be compromised and a false negative may occur.
Limitations
False negative results can be caused by delay or inappropriate transport. Culture is not the optimal technique for detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, consider molecular testing alternatives for urethral, cervical, and urine samples.
Specimen Stability Information
• ESwab with Liquid Amies Medium must be received within 24hrs of collection
SETUP SCHEDULE
Daily
INCLUDES
Aerobic bacterial culture selective for Neisseria gonorrhoeae
TRANSPORT/STORAGE CONDITION
Refrigerated
Clinical Reference
Negative for Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Method Description
Aerobic bacterial culture on media selective for Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Reject Due To
Frozen swabs, dry swabs, swabs received >24 hours after collection
Category
Culture