Neisseria gonorrhoea NAAT

Test/Investigation

Neisseria gonorrhoea NAAT

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Comments/Precautions

Also tests for C. trachomatis

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

Urine 30 days at 2°C to 30°C Swab 60 days at 2°C to 30°C

Sample type

Urine or swab in APTIMA kit

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

4 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH