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EPIC ORDER CODE LAB2200 Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae; Genital-Molecular

Important Note

Important:

  • This test is not intended for Medicolegal purposes.
  • Therapeutic failure or success cannot be determined with this test since nucleic acid may persist following appropriate antimicrobial therapy

Additional Codes

Sunquest: CXGCCT

SAMPLE TYPE

Preferred:

  • Endocervial and male urethral specimens- Aptima Unisex Swab Collection Kit.
  • Vaginal - Aptima Multiswab Collection Kit.
  • Gynecological specimens-SurePath liquid Pap Specimen Collection Kit.

Acceptable:

  • Endocervial and male urethral specimens- Aptima Unisex Swab Collection Kit.
  • Vaginal specimens- Aptima Multiswab Collection Kit.
  • Gynecological specimens-SurePath liquid Pap Specimen Collection Kit.

SPECIMEN HANDLING

Patient Preparation:

  • Avoid cleaning areas of collection.

Specimen Stability:

Ambient (15-30°C):

  • Aptima Urogenital swab:7 Days
  • PreservCyt Solution liquid Pap specimens: 7 Days

Refrigerated(2-8°C):

  • Aptima Urogenital swab: 7 Days
  • PreservCyt Solution liquid Pap specimens: 7 Days

Frozen(<-20°C):

  • Unacceptable

Reject Due To:

  • Improper storage
  • Incorrect collection media
  • Urine under or overfilled (must be between black lines in collection tube)

PERFORMING LAB

UPH Trinity Rock Island

Day(s) Performed:

                Sunday-Saturday

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

Report Available: 24-36 hours.

MIN VOL

N/A

ALIAS

Chlamydia/Gonorrhea

CT/NG

Chlamydia

Gonorrhea

Aptima Combo 2 Assay