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Chlamydia-Gc RNA, TMA
Test CodeLAB3820
CPT Codes
87491, 97591
Includes
Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Preferred Specimen
Aptima
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Liquid cytology (Preservcyt®) preservative (ThinPrep®):
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Not established
SurePath® preservative fluid:
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Not established
Urine in APTIMA® transport medium:
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 1 year
Cervical/vaginal Swabs in APTIMA® transport (preferred):
Room temperature: 60 days
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: 1 year
Urethral Swabs in APTIMA® transport (preferred):
Room temperature: 60 days
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: 6 months
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Not established
SurePath® preservative fluid:
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Not established
Urine in APTIMA® transport medium:
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 1 year
Cervical/vaginal Swabs in APTIMA® transport (preferred):
Room temperature: 60 days
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: 1 year
Urethral Swabs in APTIMA® transport (preferred):
Room temperature: 60 days
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Dual Kinetic Assay (DKA) • Target Capture • Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
