Printable Test Catalog - OU Medicine

[VPGCDNAP] N. GONORRHOEAE BY PCR
SPECIMEN REQUIRED: Frozen media or refrigerated urine (males
only)
COLLECTION:
Endocervical specimens:
OBTAIN A GOOD EPITHELIAL CELL SCRAPING
1. Remove excess mucus from the cervical Os and surrounding
mucosa using one of the swabs provided in the cervical
collection kit and discard the swab.
2. Insert the second swab from the collection kit into the
endocervical canal.
3. Rotate the swab for 10-30 seconds in the endocervical
canal to ensure adequate sampling.
4. Withdraw the swab careful; avoid any contact with the
vaginal mucosa. (Examine the swab for the presence of
surgical lubricants. And if present, indicate this on
the specimen label. Do not use the lubricant Replense
as it may interfere with the test results.)
5. Immediately place the swab into the M-4 transport tube
6. Break the swab shaft at the scoreline to fit the tube
and cap the tube tightly.
Urethral specimens:
OBTAIN A GOOD EPITHELIAL CELL SCRAPING
1. Patient should not have urinated for at least 2 hours
prior to sample collection.
2. Insert the Male urethral/NP swab, provided separately
from the collection kit, 2-4 cm into the urethra using a
rotating motion to facilitate insertion.
3. Once inserted, rotate the swab gently using sufficient
sufficient pressure to ensure the swab comes into
contact with all urethral surfaces. Allow the swab to
remain inserted for 3-5 seconds.
4. Withdraw the swab
5. Immediately place the swab into the M-4 transport tube
Urine (Male only)
1. Patient should not have urinated for at least 2 hours
prior to sample collection
2. Specimen should be collected in a plastic, preservativefree
sterile urine collection cup with a secure lid.
3. Instruct the patient to catch the FIRST 10-50 mL of the
urine stream. (You may want to mark the outside of the
cup to show the desired volume.)
Caution the patient not to begin urinating until the
collection cup is in position.
4. Check the lid to make sure it is on tight before placing
in a specimen transport bag
TUBE OR CONTAINER: M4 transport media or tightly sealed urine
cup
ORDERING MODULE: LAB
TEST AVAILABILITY: Monday-Saturday
TURNAROUND TIME: 1 day