Throat swab (sexually transmitted infection)

Culture for Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Other Comments:

Collection container (including preservatives): Amies swab with charcoal

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 store at ambient temperature, DO NOT refrigerate