Gonorrhoea Culture – Cervix
Code
GONC
Sample Reqs
CS ‡ ‡ ‡ or GasPak culture system
Turnaround
3-5 days
Special instructions
‡ ‡ ‡ The optimal sample type from the female genital tract is an endocervical swab. Gonorrhoea does not survive well outside the endocervical epithelium; a negative gonorrhoea culture result from a vaginal swab is not reliable for excluding infection.
Sample guidelines
Further information on the BD GasPak EZ CO2 pouch system:
Sample type guide
CS
Black Charcoal swab
Related specialties
Additional information
Updated Thursday, 20 August 2026