Test:

Gonorrhea Culture (GCSCR)
 

 
  Synonym:

GC Screen, Gonococcal Culture, GC Screen

 
  Method:

Standard reference procedure for Neisseria gonorrhoeae culture and identification.

 
  Availability:

Test performed Daily.  Preliminary report as soon as found positive, final for negative results at 3 days.

 
  Specimen:

Any site or fluid, urethral swab, endocervical swab, rectal swab or throat swab.

 
  Collection Device:

Copan Diagnostics ESwab™ Patented Sample Collection and Delivery System


 

 
  Volume:  
  Storage/Transport:
  • Ambient 15-25°C
  • If a daily courier has not been arranged at your facility, please contact NPHL at (402) 559-9444
 
  Unacceptable:

For optimal chances of recovery, submission to reference lab must be within 24 hours of collection.

 

 
  Specimen Stability:

Ambient: Within 24 hours of collection

 
  Reference Interval:

Negative for Neisseria gonorrhoeae

 
  Reportable Disease:

Report positive Neisseria gonorrhoeae within 7d to local or state health department. Refer to Nebraska DHHS Title 173, Communicable Diseases

 
  Comments:

Use standard culture collection technique to swab the patient source of infection using an ESwab 

  • Place the ESwab in the specimen tube with the transport media and tighten the lid
  • Label specimen container with patient full name, DOB, time and date of collection, source, and collector initials
  • Confirm specimen label matches the patient’s ID band or badge
  • Place ONE specimen into small biohazard bag (with adsorbent pad) and seal
  • Place all small bags into one or more larger bags to double bag
  • Store specimen at room temperature after collection
  • Order patient test (GCSCR) in NUlirt
 
  Revised: 5/9/2023