Gonorrhea, NAAT Urine

Test Code: TD_5397

CPT Code(s): 87591

$49

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

GC by NAAT, urine
GC amplified, urine
Neisseria gonorrhoeae by NAAT, urine

Test Includes

Gonorrhea- Urine

Methodology

Transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) or real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) performed method is given in the patient report

Rejection Criteria

Improperly collected sample

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Aptima combo 2 assay transport tube or Roche COBAS urine collection system

Minimum Volume

2 mL urine

Sample Stability

1 month room temperature
1 month refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Collection Instructions

First 20-30 mL voided urine. The patient must not have
urinated for the last 1 hour. Transfer 2 mL urine to
hologic aptima or Roche COBAS urine collection tube
within 24 hours of collection. Room temperature. Male
or female samples accepted.

Alternative Specimen

Urine collection container