True or False: Charcoal transport swabs are used for cervical swabs for Neisseria gonorrhoeae?

Charcoal transport swabs are indeed used in situations where it is necessary to preserve bacteria such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae during collection and transport. The charcoal in these swabs helps to neutralize inhibitory substances that could potentially affect the viability of the bacteria, ensuring that they remain viable for culturing when the sample reaches the laboratory. This is particularly important for specimens collected from the cervix, as the environment can introduce factors that may inhibit the growth of Neisseria gonorrhoeae if not properly managed. Therefore, the use of charcoal transport swabs is a valid method for collecting cervical swabs in suspected gonococcal infections, making the statement true.

The other options suggest scenarios or limitations that do not align with the established practices for transporting specimens for Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Therefore, the statement that these swabs are used for cervical swabs is accurate and reflects the best practices in microbiological specimen collection.