Neisseria gonorrhoeae Culture

Neisseria gonorrhoeae Culture

GC Culture

Microbiology

GENITAL

 A pop-up menu will appear in regards to the patient when a vaginal swab is collected, these questions need to be answered in order to process the specimen appropriately.

• Is the patient pregnant?
• Is sexual abuse suspected?
• Is toxic shock suspected?
• For Sexual Assault part of order set /SA

 Note: Throat, Mouth and Rectal swabs for GC investigation are ordered as genital.

A swab of the genital area that is of concern to the health care provider.

• Cervix
• Urethra 
• Pediatric vaginal swab (<12 years old)
• Vaginal swab from sexual abuse patient
• Mouth 
• Throat
• Rectal
• Eye

Amies Transport Media

Amies Transport Media 

• Cervix
  • Remove excess mucus from the cervical area.
  • Insert the endocervical specimen collection swab into the cervical canal and rotate for 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Withdraw the swab carefully. Avoid contact with the vaginal mucosa.
  • Immediately place the cap/swab into the transport tube. Make sure the cap is tightly secured to the tube. Label the tube with the patient information and date/time of collection.
• Vagina
  • Remove excess mucus from the vaginal area.
  • Insert the endocervical specimen collection swab into the vagina and rotate for 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Withdraw the swab carefully.
  • Immediately place the cap/swab into the transport tube. Make sure the cap is tightly secured to the tube. Label the tube with the patient information and date/time of collection.
• Urethra
  • Insert the mini-tip swab 2-4 cm into the urethra and rotate for 3-5 seconds.
  • Withdraw the swab and place the cap/swab into the transport tube. Make sure the cap is tightly secured to the tube.

Daily

As growth is detected and identified the information is made available to the health care provider.

Specimen should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection.

Specimen should be stored at room temperature in Microbiology rack after receipt in the laboratory.

Do NOT refrigerate specimen.

On site, BGH laboratory