Culture +ve rate by method and site
| Site | Cervix | Urethra | Pharynx | Rectum | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of positive NAATs | 28 | 50 | 36 | 25 | 139 |
| No. of patients in whom both methods of culture/transport used | 5 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 47 |
| No. (%) +ve by direct plate | 4 (80%) | 21 (88%) | 2 (22%) | 7 (77%) | 34 (72%) |
| No. (%) +ve charcoal swab | 4 (80%) | 21 (88%) | 2 (22%) | 7 (77%) | 34 (72%) |