Microbiology
| Full details for "Reduced susceptibility N. gonorrhoeae isolates ". | |
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Name |
Reduced susceptibility N. gonorrhoeae isolates |
Alternative name/Profile |
Sexually transmitted infection / STI / genital tract infection / Neisseria gonorrhoeae / NG /GC/ Endocervical isolate/Cervical isolate/ Urethral isolate/ Rectal isolate/ Pharyngeal isolate/ Vaginal isolate/ HVS/Eye isolate/ gonococcal infection / Gonococcal cervicitis/ Disseminated gonococcal infection confirmation/ gonococcal susceptibility testing/ gonococcal resistance |
Department |
Microbiology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Isolate (Please state the site of isolation) |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
Chocolate agar slope |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
7 Days |
Availability |
Monday - Friday |
Notes |
The presence of contaminating bacteria, (e.g. GNB, GPCs) greatly affects the turnaround times. Please ensure chocolate slopes are inoculated from a pure growth of N. gonorrhoeae. Send sample to the laboratory without delay All chocolate agar slopes received undergo two passes before any susceptibility testing is performed
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Related links |
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Reference range |
EUCAST Reference ranges |
Last updated |
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:54:46 IST |