Neisseria gonorrhoeae, NA Amplification, Ocular specimens




Test Mnemonic

NGNAAO

CPT Codes

  • 87591 - QTY (1)

Aliases

  • Neiserria gonorrhoeae by Nucleic Acid Amplification
  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae by NA Amplification (GEN-PROBE)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Dpt of Lab Med & Pathology


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
OneSwab(s)APTIMA Collection Unisex swab RefrigeratedOne APTIMA Collection Unisex Swab from ocular (corneal/conjunctiva) only sites. Indicate specimen source.

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Refrigerated60 days
Ambient60 days
Frozen1 year

Days Performed

Mon - Sat

Turnaround Time

2 - 4 days

Methodology

Name Description
Transcription-Mediated Amplification 

Reference Range

Special Info

This test is used for specimens that are not FDA approved for this assay. Acceptable non-FDA-approved specimen types are ocular swabs. Specimens must be collected using an APTIMA swab collection kit. Specimen source is required. This test is New York State approved.

Clinical Info

This report is intended for use in clinical monitoring or management of patients; it is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. The presence of blood is not expected to interfere with this assay.