Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD60072Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) Culture
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Other
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
One transport swab
Container
transport swab
Collection Instructions
Collect vaginal, endocervical, urethral, prostatic secretions using a red cap Amies liquid transport swab, blue cap Amies gel transport swab, ESwab (white-cap) or equivalent; Indicate source of specimen on both the test requisition and specimen transport device
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Expired transport swabs; Frozen specimens or requests for anaerobic culture
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
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