Throat swab (sexually transmitted infection)

Culture for Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Other Comments:

Collection container (including preservatives): Pink topped Copan e swab

Special instructions - NB for all microbiology requests, relevant clinical data and details if recent or current antimicrobial treatment should be provided: Throat swabs should be taken from the tonsillar area and/or posterior pharynx avoiding the tongue and uvula

Specimen transport: If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferred rather than storage at ambient temperature

If chlamydia suspected, please send swab in Cobas media