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Test Directory Neisseria Gonorrhea, RNA, TMA

Neisseria Gonorrhea, RNA, TMA

Test Summary

Neisseria gonorrhoeae is always considered a pathogen. Demonstrating the presence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is important in initiating appropriate therapy to prevent the spread of the infection as well as the serious sequelae

Aliases

DNA Probe Gono
GC by DNA Probe
Gono DNA Pro
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae (GC) by DNA
Probe, GC, Gonorrhoeae, Aptima

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

N/A

Minimum Volume

Refer to Instructons link

Instructions

See Aptima Collection Link

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature = Swabs vial
Thin Prep = Swab vial
Refrigerated = Urine

Specimen Stability

APTIMA Swab
Room Temperature = 60 days
Refrigerated = 60 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Urine
Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 5 days
Thin Prep vial
Room Temperature = 30 days
Refrigerated = 30 days
Frozen = n/a

Limitations

This test is not FDA approved for children under the age of 14 years old.

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

GCRNAB

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB5204

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

87591

Billing Code

300762

CPT Statement

Methodology

Transcription-Mediated Amplification

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Molecular/Serology

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Friday; MD; Report available: 1 - 3 days

Resources

Aptima Collection