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Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | CTGCU |
| EPIC | LAB20419 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in urine specimens for any gender
See test code CT/GC for genital sources. For oral, anal, or rectal sources see test code CTGCO.
Please Note: The performance of the gonorrhea and chlamydia nucleic acid amplification assay has not been evaluated in adolescents younger than 14 years of age and is not intended for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or other medicolegal purposes. In circumstances where a false-positive result may have adverse psychosocial impact, CDC guidelines recommend repeat testing.
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
Urine
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Patient should not have urinated for at least 2 hours prior to collection. Collect 10-50mL of first portion of random urine into a sterile plastic container.
2. Transfer enough urine with pipet into the tube provided in the Aptima® PCR Urine Sample Packet. The fluid level must fall between the 2 black lines on the urine transport tube.
3. Transport and store urine refrigerated.
NOTE: if Aptima® PCR Urine Sample Packet is not available transport urine in sterile container refrigerated and lab staff will aliquot into Aptima® yellow label tube.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Urine
- Refrigerated (sterile cup): 7 days
- Refrigerated or Room Temperature: 30 days*
- Frozen: 116 days*
*Specimen must have been transferred to the Aptima Collection Tube
Specimen Retention: 14 days
Add On Capable
Yes
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 87494 | Multiplex Amplified Probe Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae |
Rejection Information
Insufficient urine volume added to Aptima device. (Fill should fall between black lines on tube)
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required