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Gonorrhoea Culture - non genital

Alternative Names:

Neisseria gonorrhoeae culture
STI / STD culture

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

GSC

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Swab

Container Types:

Gel Swab

Collection & Request Instructions:

Rectal, anal, throat, or eye swabs are taken if clinically indicated. Clinical notes MUST Indicate gonorrhoea culture is required on the request slip.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples