Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae Urine - TMA
Order Name
CT/GC Urine
Test Number: 6910129
Revision Date 10/28/2019
Test Number: 6910129
Revision Date 10/28/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Chlamydia trachomatis Urine
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Transcription-Mediated Amplification | 42931-6 |
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae Urine
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Transcription-Mediated Amplification | 60256-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL | Urine, First Void | APTIMA Urine Transport Tube | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | First catch urine. Patient should not have urinated for at least 1 hr prior to collection. Female pateints should not cleanse the labial area prior to collection. Transfer 2 mL urine to APTIMA Urine Specimen Transport Tube within 24hrs of collection. Liquid level must be between fill lines on tube. Stability: Refrigerated = 30 days Please contact your account rep if training and APTIMA Urine Specimen Transport supplies have not been supplied to your practice. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 2-3 days |
| CPT Code(s) | 87491, 87591 |
| Lab Section | Molecular Diagnostic |