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Test Code LAB2200 Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Genital

Important Note

This test is not intended for Medicolegal purposes.

Theraeutic failure or success cannot be determined with this test since nucleic acid may persist following appropriate antimicrobial therapy.

For genital collection only.

  • For urine collection see LAB2095
  • For non-genital collection see LAB2201
Infectious

Additional Codes

Sunquest: CXGCCT

Performing Laboratory

UPH Trinity Rock Island

Patient Preparation

Avoid cleaning areas of collection.

 

Specimen Type

Endocervical and male urethral: Aptima Unisex Swab Collection Kit. 

 

Vaginal: Aptima Multiswab Collection Kit. 

Gynecological (Pap) specimens: SurePath liquid Pap Specimen Collection Kit. 

Specimen Stability

Ambient

  • Aptima Urogenital swabs: 7 days.
  • PreservCyt Solution liquid Pap Specimens: 7 days.

Refrigerated

  • Aptima Urogenital swabs: 7 days.
  • PreservCyt Solution liquid Pap Specimens: 7 days.

Frozen: Unacceptable

Volume:

  • Aptima Urogenital swabs: Entire swab with liquid 
  • PreservCyt Solution liquid Pap Specimens: 3mL

Minimum Volume

  • Aptima Urogenital swabs: Entire swab with liquid
  • PreservCyt Solution liquid Pap Specimens: 1mL

Reference Range

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Sunday-Saturday

1 batched run performed each morning.

 

CPT Codes

Chlamydia- 87491

Gonorrhea-97591

Reject Due To

Improper storage of specimens.

Incorrection collection media.

Specimen contents leaked or frozen.

Method/Test Name

Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT) by Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA) and Dual Kinetic Assay (DKA)

Hologic Aptima Combo 2

Report Available

24-36 hours