Back Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA Test Background Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection of the genital tract causing a wide range of symptoms in males and females.
Many carriers can remain asymptomatic allowing for the continued spread of the disease.
The etiological agent, N. gonorrhoeae, readily infects the mucosal membranes of the lower genital tract and other sites, which can evolve into pelvic inflammatory disease affecting fertility in women, and arthritic conditions in both sexes. Culturing N. gonorrhoeae requires special growth conditions and transport media, and direct detection assays may not yield the required sensitivity to identify low-level infections. Molecular Detection MIDL's PCR test incorporates an internal control that targets a unique human gene to monitor assay performance and reduce false negative results. For females, an endocervical swab is the preferred specimen. For males, a urethral swab, semen or urine can be used.