Synonyms |
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GC isolation
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Test Includes |
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Microscopy
and culture for Neisseria
gonorrhoeae
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Request
Form |
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Microbiology form (Green)
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Availability |
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On
request during normal working
hours
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Specific
Criteria |
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Please
give detailed clinical information, including date of
onset/contact with the suspected infection, and any current,
or intended, antibiotic therapy
High
vaginal swabs are NOT suitable for the isolation of Neisseria
gonorrhoeae, cervical and/or urethral swabs are
required
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Turnaround
Time |
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48
hours for a negative report, up to 72 hours for identification and antibiotic
sensitivity testing of possible N. gonorrhoeae isolates
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Specimen |
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Cervical,
urethral or other relevant swab(s) in transport medium
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Container |
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See
above
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Collection |
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Samples should be transported to laboratory immediately
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Lab.
Handling |
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Samples should be processed as soon as possible
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Causes
for Rejection |
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Unlabelled sample
Delay in sample reaching laboratory
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