Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Alternate Target, Rectal
Use
Qualitative detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in rectal specimens, particularly intended to act as a confirmatory test by targeting an alternate nucleic acid region when a presumptive positive result from a primary NAAT (transcription-mediated amplification) test is obtained.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
NGS
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1-8 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Nasal Swab
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Aptima Multitest transport tube
Collection Instructions
Insert rectal swab approximately 3–5 cm into rectum, rotate against rectal wall ≥3 times, withdraw; discard if gross fecal contamination; place swab into Aptima Multitest transport tube, break shaft at score line, cap tightly, label and ship
Causes for Rejection
Transport tubes with 2 swabs; non‑APTIMA swabs; no swab; broken containers; swabs in VCM/UTM/M4
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |