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Gonorrhea Antigen
Aka: Gonorrhea Antigen, Gonococcal Antigen, Gonozyme
- Indications
- Testing for NeisseriaGonorrhea: Urethra, Cervix
- Not indicated for GC testing of throat or anus
- Mechanism
- Enzyme Immunoassay
- Technique
- Cervical Specimen
- Avoid lubricating gel (may kill Gonococcus)
- Wipe clean Cervix with swab
- Compress Cervix between speculum blades
- Produces endocervical exudate
- Rotate swab in endocervical canal for 10-30 seconds
- Avoid touching side walls of vagina with swab
- Urethra Specimen (Males)
- Gently scrape anterior meatus with swab
- Efficacy
- Sensitivity: 98% Men, 88% Women
- Specificity: 100% Men, 98% Women
- References
- Bakerman (1984) ABCs of Interpretive Lab Data