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Test Code LAB1376 N. Gonorrhoeae, PCR

Important Note

Please follow specific collection instructions for your intended testing laboratory. STI Collection Guide

Intended Use

Qualitative in vitro real-time PCR test for the detection and differentiation of genomic DNA from  Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) to aid in the diagnosis of gonorrheal disease in the urogenital tract and extragenital sites (pharynx and rectum). The assay may be used to test the following specimens from asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals: urine, vaginal/endocervical swabs, pharyngeal and rectal swabs.

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Performing Laboratory

CUH, RCH

Specimen Requirements

Please follow the specific collection instructions for your intended testing laboratory. 
 

CUH Collection (Swab or Urine): 


 

RCH Collection (Swab or Urine):
 


 

Specimen Stability

CUH Specimens:

  • Swab Stability:
    • Ambient: 12 months
    • Refrigerated (preferred): 12 months
  • Urine Stability:
    • Unpreserved Urine:
      • Ambient: 24 hours
      • Refrigerated (preferred): 24 hours
    • Preserved Urine: 
      • Ambient: 12 months
      • Refrigerated (preferred): 12 months

RCH Specimens:

  • Swab Stability:
    • Ambient: 60 days
    • Refrigerated (preferred): 60 days
  • Urine Stability:
    • Unpreserved Urine:
      • Female:
        • Ambient: 24 hours
        • Refrigerated (preferred): 8 days
      • Male: 
        • Ambient: 3 days
        • Refrigerated (preferred): 8 days
    • Preserved Urine:
      • Ambient: 3 days
      • Refrigerated (preferred): 45 days

 

Forward Promptly.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87591