NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE DNA
Name: NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE DNA
Mnemonic: GCAMP
Container: Roche Amplicor specimen collector or sterile urine container
Handling: Specimen:
Submit first 10-50 mL urine in preservative-free collection cup Submit swab supplied from Roche Amplicor specimen collection kit using initial swab (if cervical) to remove mucous and submitting second swab for assay into supplied transport media. See Specimen Collection Specifics Unacceptable conditions: No swab in collector; two swabs in collector; wooden swab in collector. Stability: Urine: Refrigerated: 7 days
Swab: Refrigerated: 7 days Set up Mon-Friday
Methodology: Methodology: PCR-Roche Amplicor
Reported: Performed Mon-Fri
CPT: 87591
Department: Microbiology
Note: Acceptable source:
Urine - male
Endocervical
Male urethral
NOT FOR PREPUBESCENT - SUSPECTED ABUSE