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| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) Culture (Urogenital (Endocervical, Urethral, Vaginal {Pediatric}, Vaginal Vault and Rectal) - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | M GC | ||
| Primary Container: | See Collection Information Below | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Acceptable specimens: endocervical (cervix, cervical), vaginal (pediatric), vaginal vault, urethral or rectal swab. Submit specimen in Liquid Amies transport swab (red lid).
Submit urethral specimens in Amies MINI-TIP swab with charcoal (orange lid).
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| Processing: | Store specimen at room temperature. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) culture available for treatment failure only. Indicate on requisition. Nucleic Acid Testing is the optimal method to screen for Neisseria gonorrhoeae. For GC throat cultures refer to Bacterial Culture, aerobic culture only - Throat For GC eye cultures refer to Bacterial Culture, aerobic culture only - Eye, Routine Turnaround time for negative culture: 72 hours | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, March 11, 2024 | ||
