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Test Code CTGCO CHLAMYDIA AND GC NON-CERVICAL

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text CTGCO
EPIC LAB20420

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrheae in non-genital specimen types

Method Name

Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Reference Values

Negative for Chlamydia trachomatis

Negative for Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 Day

Max Laboratory Time: 3 business days

Specimen Type

Oral/Throat, Anal/Rectal, Penile Meatal

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Swab site using Aptima® Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit.

2. Place swab in transport tube provided in kit and carefully break off swab at score line so swab fits in closed tube.

3. Tightly screw the cap onto the tube and transport the swab to the laboratory refrigerated or at room temperature.

Rejection Information

Specimen with incorrect patient identification, unlabeled specimen, or incorrect collection device

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type:

  • Refrigerated or Room Temperature: 60 days
  • Frozen: 90 days

 

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
87491 Infectious Agent Detection by Nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA), Chlamydia trachomatis, Amplified Probe Technique  
87591 Infectious Agent Detection by Nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA), Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Amplified Probe Technique  

Keywords

CHLAMYDIA

GONORRHEA

GC/CHLAMYDIA

CT

GC

NG