Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

N.gonorrhoeae cervix / urethra / rectum / throat

Synonyms

urethra
rectum
throat

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Swab purple top / Point-of-care inoculated NYC or TM plate / Orange top Multicollect swab system for PCR

Test Information

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400

Laboratory Turnaround Time

2 days

Method

Culture / PCR