Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Pharyngeal Swab, NAA
Also known as: Gonococcus, Amplicor® PCR, Gonococcus, Aptima® TMA, Gonococcus, ProbeTec™ SDA
Use
Detect Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Special Instructions
Submit one specimen per test requested. It is essential to specify the exact specimen source/origin, such as pharyngeal, on the test request form to ensure proper processing and testing. Use the blue-shafted swab labeled for endocervical and male urethral specimens and ensure it is placed properly in the transport tube to avoid spills.
Limitations
This test is specifically designed to detect Neisseria gonorrhoeae and does not test for other pathogens. Samples must be handled and stored under appropriate conditions to prevent contamination or degradation. Inappropriate transport conditions, swabs from other sites, or discrepancies between specimen labels and test request forms can lead to rejection. Additionally, the use of non-approved swabs or transport tubes can invalidate results.
Methodology
PCR-based (Nucleic acid amplification (NAA))
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 57289-1
- 57289-1
- 11502-2
Result Turnaround Time
2-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Other
Volume
One swab (pharyngeal)
Minimum Volume
One swab (pharyngeal)
Container
Gen-Probe® Aptima® swab specimen transport tube
Collection Instructions
Use the blue-shafted swab, labeled 'unisex collection swab for endocervical and male urethral specimens,' to rub the posterior pharynx and tonsillar areas. Do not use the white-shafted swab; discard this swab. Remove the cap from the swab specimen transport tube and immediately place the specimen collection swab into the transport tube. Carefully break the swab shaft at the scoreline; use care to avoid splashing of the contents. Recap the swab specimen transport tube tightly.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate (2°C to 30°C).
Causes for Rejection
Inappropriate transport conditions; bacterial swabs; swabs from sites other than pharyngeal; unlabeled specimens or those with a discrepancy between the specimen label and the test request form; Aptima® swab transport tube with no swabs, two swabs or swab not supplied by Gen-Probe; Aptima® swabs greater than 60 days from collection; any transport device other than an Aptima® swab transport.