*4.3.1 C. trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea*

In the case of CT and Ng, we can speak about the type of technologies for diagnosis: batch testing in a laboratory and point-of-care testing as single tests. Currently, the gold standard for the diagnosis of both diseases is the Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs). These tests are designed to amplify nucleic acid sequences that are specific for the organism being detected and do not require viable organisms. These kinds of tests can detect even a single copy of the target DNA or RNA. Most important features of batch testing for CT and Ng are included in **Table 6** [15].

*Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Pediatrics DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.107991*


## **Table 6.**

*Batch testing diagnostic tests for CT and ng.*

In the case of CT, point-of-care-tests can be performed within 30-minute delivering qualitative results. For Ng, the current point-of-care test is the Gram stain, this is mostly used in men (urethral exudates); in the case of women, the Gram stain has low sensitivity; therefore, it is not recommended in women.
