Ordering Recommendation
Not recommended for routine detection of gonorrheal disease.
Mnemonic
N GONOR AB
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Complement Fixation
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-7 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain Red or Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86609
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3001292 | Neisseria gonorrhoeae Ab by CF, Serum | 22430-3 |
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Aliases
- GC Test
- Gonococcal Antibodies
- gonococcus
- Gonorrhea
Neisseria gonorrhoeae Antibody by CF, Serum
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease Inc.