Neisseria gonorrhoeae nucleic acid detection by probe (urine)
This test checks for the presence of the bacteria *Neisseria gonorrhoeae* (gonorrhea) in your urine using a molecular probe. It helps confirm if you have an infection caused by this sexually transmitted bacterium.
["A gonorrhea urine test can help diagnose infections quickly and guide treatment decisions."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 21416-3
- Short code
- N gonorrhoea DNA Ur Ql NAA+probe
- Synonyms
- N gonorrhoea DNA Ur Ql NAA+probe
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- urine
- Container
- Sterile urine container
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- probe-amp-tar
- Specimen volume
- 10 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 2h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Why This Test Is Done
Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if you have symptoms like unusual discharge from the penis or vagina, pain during urination, or if you’ve been exposed to gonorrhea. It’s also used for screening in certain high-risk groups, such as sexually active individuals or those with multiple sexual partners.
How the Test Works
The test uses a specialized probe to detect genetic material from *Neisseria gonorrhoeae* in your urine. This method is highly sensitive and can identify the infection even when symptoms aren’t present.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is needed. You’ll provide a urine sample, typically collected by urinating into a sterile container. If testing is done as part of a screening program, you may be asked to follow specific instructions to ensure accuracy.
What to Expect During the Test
The test is quick and painless. You’ll give a small urine sample, which is then analyzed in a lab. Results are usually available within a few days, depending on lab processing times.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Clinical Significance
Short name
Gonorrhea urine test
Frequently asked questions
Untreated gonorrhea can lead to serious complications, including pelvic inflammatory disease in women, infertility, or spread to other parts of the body. Early detection and treatment with appropriate antibiotics can prevent these issues and reduce transmission to others.
This test does not distinguish between active and past infections, so it may not detect latent (silent) infections.
If you have symptoms of gonorrhea, such as discharge or pain, this test is typically the first step in diagnosing the infection.
Sources
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