CHLAMYDIA/ GONORRHOEAE PCR, APTIMA, TMA, NAAT
| Synonyms: | Chlamydia/Gonococcus, PCR, Aptima TMA, NAAT |
| Computer Code: | (GCCHLP) |
| Specimen Collection: | 1. Genital Swabs: Using swabs provided in collection kit, obtain specimen from male urethra or female endocervical canal only. 2. Urine Samples: Patient must NOT have urinated within 1 hour prior to collection. Collect first 20-30 mLs voided only. Larger collection volumes may compromise test sensitivity. Female patients should NOT cleanse the labial area prior to collection. 3. Liquid cytology: 1 mL of PreservCyt specimen. 4. Rectal swabs: Insert blue shafted swab (DO NOT USE WHITE SHAFTED SWAB) 2"-4" into rectum and rotate to sample mucosal surfaces. 5. Pharyngeal swabs: Insert blue shafted swab (DO NOT USE WHITE SHAFTED SWAB) 2"-4" into posterior pharynx and tonsillar area. 6. Eye Swabs or Other sources NOT listed: Order Miscellaneous Lab, Chlamydia Trachomatis, NAAT to Special Chemistry for send-out to referal lab. Special collection kit and instructions may be obtained from the Microbiology Lab at 262-3511. |
| Minimum Volume: | NA |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain at room or refrigerated temperature. Transport urine to lab within 24 hours. Gray top urine vacutainers are unacceptable. |
| Reference Values: | Negative |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | MOL DIAG |
| Test Frequency: | 3x/week |
| Routine TAT: | 3-5 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87491, 87591 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |