title: Introduction of routine polymerase chain reaction testing for Neisseria gonorrhoeae in a community laboratory.
abstract: We introduced polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing for Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) on the Cobas 4800 CT/NG assay for all samples received with a Chlamdyia trachomatis request in March 2012. From 1 March 2012 to 30 June 2012, all PCR-positive/culture-negative specimens had additional testing at another assay. A total of 40053 tests were performed. The estimated specificity and positive predictive value were 99.9% and 97.1%, respectively; thus routine additional testing is not required.
authors.affiliation: Labtests, 27-41 Carbine Road, Mt Wellington 1060, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Arlo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Upton
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: Liselle
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bissessor
mesh_terms: D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis / Q000235:genetics; D006069:Gonorrhea; D006801:Humans; D009344:Neisseria gonorrhoeae / Q000235:genetics; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity