Neisseria Gonorrhoeae, NAA (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000657


Alias/See Also
LAB2115: Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Urogenital | LABCORP EAP: 188086


CPT Codes
87591x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: GENPROBE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1


Transport Temperature
Specimen: Swab of vaginal and rectal specimen Volume: Single or double bacterial swab in Amies agar gel transport or equivalent Minimum Volume: Single bacterial swab in Amies agar gel transport or equivalent Collection: Collection of both a vaginal and rectal swab specimen is strongly recommended. Swab the lower vagina (vaginal introitus), followed by the rectum (ie, insert swab through the anal sphincter) using the same swab. Move swab from side to side, or rotate the swab at the collection site, allowing several seconds for absorption of organisms by the swab. Cervical, perianal, perirectal, or perineal specimens are not acceptable, and a speculum should not be used for culture collection. Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature.


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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