SPECIMEN: Female endocervical or male urethral discharge, extragenital sites including rectal and throat (sterile cotton or synthetic swabs). CONTAINER: MTM plate COLLECTION: Collect specimen on appropriate swab and inoculate directly onto MTM plate. Place the plate in the Ziplock bag, add CO2 transport GasPak and seal. Be sure to test the bag to ensure that it is sealed. Note: Do not refrigerate or freeze the plate. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room Temperature (25±5°C): 1 day Refrigerated (5±3°C): Unacceptable Frozen (-15±5°C): Unacceptable | 
