Urethral swabs (other than GUM samples)
| Category | Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
Urethral swabs are routinely cultured for Neisseria gonorrhoeae ONLY. |
| Clinical Indications | |
| Sample & container required | Urethral swab. Amies transport medium containing charcoal |
| Transport storage | Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or store overnight at room temperature |
| Turnaround time | 3 days |