Aliases
GC, Gonorrhea
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Test Name
Neisseria gonorrhoeae - Isolate
Test Code
NGONID
Methodology
MALDI-TOF (matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight) mass spectrometry
Overview/Supplementary
This test confirms the identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae from isolates collected from invasive specimens. This test is for surveillance of disseminated gonococcal infection.
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Specimen Requirements
Isolates: Actively growing culture from an invasive site on media that support the growth of the bacterial isolate submitted.
Special Considerations
This organism is reportable and submission of clinical materials is required by the MN Reportable Disease Rule 4605.7000 - 4605.7900 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/reportable/rule/index.html)
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at ambient (8°C to 25°C) or refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) temperature.
Interface/Codes
LOINC: 698-1
Test Resource ID
919