Table 3. Responder answers to the question ‘What sample types do you routinely take for gonococcus testing?’ (n = 119).
| Sample type | Specimen for MC&S for gonorrhoea, % (n) | Specimen for NAATs for gonorrhoea, % (n) | Samples not routinely taken for gonorrhoea, % (n) | Responses total, n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urethral swab | 22 (28) | 14 (18) | 63 (79) | 125 |
| High vaginal swab | 42% (53) | 20 (25) | 38 (47) | 125 |
| Self-taken vulvovaginal swab | 23 (28) | 35 (43) | 42 (51) | 122 |
| Endocervical swab | 38 (47) | 36 (44) | 26 (32) | 123 |
| Throat swab | 9 (11) | 8 (10) | 82 (98) | 119 |
| Rectal swab | 10 (12) | 11 (13) | 79 (95) | 120 |
| First pass urine | 18 (22) | 35 (43) | 47 (57) | 122 |
Proportions may not add up to 100 due to rounding of numbers. NAAT = nucleic acid amplification test. MC&S = microscopy, culture and sensitivity