Neisseria gonorrhoeae Culture

TEST NAMENeisseria gonorrhoeae Culture
DISEASE/DISORDERGonorrhea, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Epididymitis, Septic Arthritis
ALTERNATE NAME(S)GC Culture, Gonorrhea culture - Neisseria gonorrhoeae
METHODOLOGYCulture
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSCulture should be allowed to grow on media and incubated at 35-37°C plus 5% carbon-dioxide (CO2) for 24 hours prior to shipping. 
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Specimen Requirements

Patient Preparation
  • None
Specimen Collection
  • Pure culture on InTray Transport Media, Martin Lewis Media, or Chocolate plate/slant and incubate at 35-37°C plus 5% carbon dioxide (CO2) for 24 hours.
Specimen Labeling
  • Specimen should be labeled with at least two unique patient identifiers along with specimen source and match accompanying test order.
Specimen Processing
  • Incubate at 35-37°C plus 5% carbon dioxide (CO2) for 24 hours.
Specimen Storage and Preservation
  • Incubate at 35-37°C plus 5% carbon dioxide (CO2) for 24 hours.
Specimen Transport
  • Transport culture in ambient conditions. Preferably, utilize InTray Transport Media to maintain 5% CO2 conditions.
  • Do not send refrigerated or frozen.
  • All infectious substance shipments must conform to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR 49 C.F.R. Parts 171-180). 
Specimen Acceptability and Rejection
  • Specimens that do not meet all specimen requirements will be rejected.
Testing Location
  • Nashville

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