Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Urine samples: :
Collect 20-50mL of first catch, dirty urine in a sterile container.
Stability:

Temperature	Time
Refrigerated 2–8°C	3 days

Swab samples:
Use Urogenital collection kit and place swab in CT/NG transport tube.
Stability:

Temperature	Time
Refrigerated 2–8°C	60 days

Urine is the only acceptable source for Males. Urogenital kits are the preferred specimen for Females.