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Test Code RNAC Chlamydia Amplified Probe

Clinical Information

Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis.

Synonym

  • CT

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

 

A negative test result for Chlamydia trachomatis does not preclude the possibility of infection. Results should be considered in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings.

Interpretation

This test was performed using Transcription Mediated Amplification for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae nucleic acid. This assay is not intended for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or other medico-legal indications.

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 Amplified Probe

CPT Code Information

87491

LOINC Code Information

21613-5