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Test Code LAB1301 Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Amplified Probe

Clinical Information

Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Synonym

  • Chlam and Go
  • Chlamydia trachomatis & Neisseria gonorrhoeae NAAT Testing

Specimen Required

Specimen Source: Urine
Preferred Container/Tube: Aptima Urine
Acceptable Container/Tube: Aptima Urine
Specimen Volume: The correct volume of urine has been added when the fluid level is between the black fill lines on the Aptima urine transport tube.
Processing Instructions: Urine received in sterile containers must be transferred to a Urine Collection Kit within 24 hours of collection.

 

Specimen Source: Vaginal, oral, rectal

Preferred Container/Tube: Aptima Multitest Swab
Acceptable Container/Tube: Aptima Multitest Swab

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days

Reference Values

Not Detected (for all targets)

Cautions

This test is not intended for use in medico-legal purposes. First catch female urine specimens are acceptable but may detect up to 10% fewer CT/GC infections when compared with vaginal and endocervical swab specimens.

Method Description

Transcription-mediated amplification (TMA)

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab BRT

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

3 days

Reporting Name

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Amplified

CPT Code Information

87491
87591

LOINC Code Information

21613-5
24111-7