title: Evaluation of the GO Slide (Roche) growth transport system for isolation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae from clinical specimens.
abstract: A new growth transport system for the isolation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae from clinical specimens was evaluated. The system, GO Slide (Roche) of F. Hoffmann-La Roche & Co., Basel, Switzerland, showed 88% sensitivity for male urethral specimens and 59% sensitivity for endocervical specimens compared with transport in the Amies transport medium combined with culturing on modified Thayer-Martin medium. The media used appear not to support growth of certain strains of N. gonorrhoeae. recovery and growth-supporting capabilities of this system need to be improved before the system can be used routinely.
mesh_terms: D001431:Bacteriological Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003470:Culture Media; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009344:Neisseria gonorrhoeae / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D012737:Sex Factors; D013048:Specimen Handling
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media