InTray GC Culture Media, Detect N. Gonorrhoeae from Clinical Specimens, pack/20

InTray® GC Qualitative detection of oral, rectal and genitourethral Neisseria gonorrhoeae colonization (Gonorrhea). N. gonorrhoeae is a common sexually transmitted disease organism broadly disseminated throughout the world. InTray GC is a fully enclosed IVD which enables sample collection, transport, culture and identification in a single device — this simplifies diagnostic procedures, lab costs, and reduces exposure to both the user and the sample.  The proprietary modified Thayer-Martin agar is selective for gonococcal bacteria, and results can be interpreted after 24-48 hours incubation.

Temperature sensitive product - Ships Next Day Air only

InTray GC's dynamic built-in components and features are designed for user compatibility and ease of detection.

The following are key highlights that come with this product:

• Single exposure system
• A “ready to start” 5% CO2 environment
• Modified Thayer Martin medium, selective for N. gonorrhoeae
• Direct observation of the culture with anti-fog viewing
• Incubatory and transport capabilities
• Extended 12-month shelf-life

Specifications

Product Principle	Combine collection, culture and observation in one IVD device. Modified Thayer Martin medium, selective for GC  [2] “Ready to Start” activatable 5% CO2 environment Highly selective prepared media in a device designed for in-vitro culture and incubation
Simple Convenience	No expensive CO2 incubator required InTray is designed for specimen collection/ inoculation at point-of-care Saves time, material cost and waste, reducing exposure to collected sample
Accurate Detection	N. gonorrhoeae Growth N. meningitidis Growth C. albicans Inhibited E. coli Inhibited P. mirabilis Inhibited S. epidermatis Inhibited N. sicca Inhibited
Time to Result	Incubate 24-48 hours Incubate InTray GC flat to avoid moisture leaking into the CO2 pill chamber. Incubate right side up for 24–48 hours at 37°C (98.6°F) under ambient atmosphere.
Storage	Extended 12 month shelf life (2-8°C) from the date of manufacture However, InTray GC can tolerate extended periods at 2-25˚C (36-72°F), with no loss in performance, i.e. for transport, storage, etc.
Specimen	Oral swab Rectal swab Genitourethral swabs Pharyngeal Swab
CPT Codes	87081  |  87088  |  87070

Features and Benefits

Shelf Life and Durability

• Extended 12-month shelf life from date of manufacture
• Designed for specimen collection/inoculation at point-of-care — a fully enclosed IVD for incubation, culture and observation. 
• The sealed prepared media device selectively cultures fastidious N. gonorrhoeae species

Key Features

• Fully enclosed IVD with integrated, activatable 5% CO2 system
• Nutritive growth media for selectivity and specificity 

Experience a reduction in

• Time-to-result
• Materials waste
• Risk of exposure and contamination

Regulatory

• CE IVD Marked
• FDA Cleared

Articles and Research Papers

Recovery of Neisseria gonorrhoeae from 4 commercially available transport systems
John R. Papp, Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease Volume 86, Issue 2, October 2016, Pages 144-147 Read

Addressing the rising rates of gonorrhea and drug-resistant gonorrhea: There is no time like the present
M Bodie, Can Commun Dis Rep. 2019 Feb 7; 45(2-3): 54–62 Read

Gonorrhea researchers identify novel route to vaccine, new antibiotic
STORY BY: Steve Lundeberg, Oregon State University, 2018 Read

The laboratory diagnosis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Lai-King Ng, PhD, Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol. 2005 Jan-Feb; 16(1): 15–25. Read

Gonococcal antimicrobial susceptibility surveillance in Europe
Results summary 2017, Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease Volume 86, Issue 2, October 2016, Pages 144-147 Read