DNA Neisseria gonorrhoeae — PCR, qualitative
Real-time PCR for Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA detection including early stages and asymptomatic cases.
Biomaterial: Urethral, cervical, vaginal swab, mucosal scrape, urethral secretion, first-void urine
- Do not urinate 1-2 hours before collection (for urine)
- Do not use topical preparations/douching 24 hours before swab
- Exclude sexual contacts 24 hours before
Medications: Inform physician of antibiotic intake
- Suspected gonorrhea;
- asymptomatic sexually active patients;
- partner examination;
- treatment monitoring;
- preventive examinations and pregnancy planning.
Positive — Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA detected.
Negative — not detected.
Final interpretation by physician.
Recommended physicians: Gynecologist, Urologist, Infectious disease specialist, General Practitioner.