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C. trachomatis (Eye only)

Test Code
CTAMD


Alias/See Also


Chlamydia trachomatis (Eye only)




CPT Codes
87491

Preferred Specimen
APTIMA Combo 2 supplied swab


Instructions
After collection place swab into APTIMA transport media.  Specimen source is required


Transport Container
APTIMA Combo 2 supplied swab


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temp:    2 months
Refrigerated: 2 months
Frozen:       12 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens in any other transport media than the APTIMA Combo 2. Specimen in transport media without a swab.


Methodology
RNA, TMA

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Report available in 2-5 days of receipt at ARUP Laboratories.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.