Gonorrhea, NAAT Swab

Test Code: TD_5396

CPT Code(s): 87591

$49

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

GC by NAAT
GC amplified, swab
Neisseria gonorrhoeae NAAT
Neisseria gonorrhoeae swab

Test Includes

Gonorrhea- swab

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) or transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) performed method is given in the patient report

Rejection Criteria

Specimens in transport media other than aptima simple swab
Specimens received with no swab.
Self-collected specimens

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Roche COBAS dual-swab kit aptima simple swab

Minimum Volume

Swab

Sample Stability

2 months room temperature
2 months refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Collection Instructions

Vaginal swab specimens using Roche COBAS dual-swab kit.
Do not pre-wet the swab before collection.
1. Hold the woven swab (large white) with the score line
above your hand and insert the swab about 5cm (2in)
into the vaginal opening.
2. Gently turn the swab for about 30 seconds while rubbing
swab against the walls of the vagina.
3. Withdraw the swab carefully. Do not let the swab touch
any surface before placing it into the collection tube.
4. Remove cap from collection tube.
5. Lower the swab into the collection tube until the
score line is at the tube rim.
6. Leverage the swab shaft against the tube rim to break
the shaft at the score line.
7. Tightly recap the collection tube
submit the sample to the laboratory at room temperature or
refrigerated.

Alternative Specimen

Female endocervical or vaginal swab or male urethral swab in aptima transport tube. Room temperature.