Culture, Throat for Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Collection Requirements
Source: throat
Container: eSwab
- Swab the back of the throat between and around the tonsils being careful not to touch the tongue
Turn Around Time
3 days
Availability
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Room temperature
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Microbiology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Culture
Reference Ranges
No GC isolated
CPT
87081