MALES:  urethral exudate, prostate secretions, rectal swab, throat swab, urine.
FEMALES:  urethral exudate, endocervical swab, rectal swab, throat swab, drainage from Bartholin's glands.

Separate swabs should be submitted from each site sampled, and a concurrent collection of a swab for PCR is recommended. 

Please send to laboratory immediately. Do not refrigerate.

The greatest yield of positive findings is obtained when both smears and cultures are examined.  Detection of N. gonorrhoeae is reported to relevant health authorities if detected.  Vaginal swabs are not appropriate for this test.