DISCONTINUED Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA, Rectal

Test Overview

Test Methodology

DNA Amplification by Strand Displacement Amplification

Test Usage

Detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in male or female rectal specimens.

Reference Range*

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Limitations

Adequate specimen collection is important. Mucoid specimens may cause inhibition of the assay. Some feminine sprays, powders, spermicidal agents, and lubricants may interfere with the assay and should not be used prior to specimen collection. A negative result does not exclude the possibility of infection. Predictive value of test will vary depending on disease prevalence. Nucleic acids may persist for up to 4 weeks following appropriate antimicrobial therapy.

Test Details

Days Test Performed

Monday - Friday

Analytic Time

1 day

Soft Order Code

GCR

Laboratory

Microbiology

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Specimen Requirements

Rejection Criteria

White shaft cleaning swabs, wooden swabs, or Calgiswabs are not acceptable. BD Eswabs are not acceptable.

Contraindication

This assay should not be used for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other medico-legal investigations.

Normal Volume

1 swab

Minimum Volume