Chlamydia and GC Panel

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Test name in BHS is CHLAMYDIA & GC PCR PANEL. Test name in Bedford is CHLAMYDIA/GC PCR,FEMALE or CHLAMYDIA/GC PCR,MALE.

Test Code

CHLAMYDIA & GC PCR PANEL(WH)

Alias/See Also

Chlamydia trachomatis PCR
GC PCR
Neisseria gonorrhea PCR

Includes

Chlamydia trachomatis PCR
Neisseria gonorrhea PCR

Preferred Specimen

Males: Urine
Females: Vaginal swabs

Instructions

VAG SWAB: Vaginal swabs are the preferred specimen for FEMALES. Use the provided swab. A single patient or provider collected swab should be placed in Alinity multi-Collect Tube. Keep refrigerated.

URINE: Preferred specimen for MALES; alternate specimen for females with reduced sensitivity. Patients should not have urinated for at least 1 hr. Collect 10 to 50 mL of first catch urine into sterile empty cup. Transfer to Alinity multi-Collect Kit with included pipet between fill lines. Keep refrigerated.

ENDOCERVIX: Use Alinity multi-Collect Kit. Use provided swab to sample the endocervix; rotate the swab 15 to 30 seconds. Transfer swab to tube, snap swab, cap tube, and send labeled tube to laboratory.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

For endocervical specimens only: use the flocked swab(brush) to collect sample. If necessary, woven swab can be used to removed excess mucous before collection and then discarded. For vaginal, anorectal, and oropharyngeal swab specimens: Use the woven swab to collect specimen and discard the flocked swab(brush). Do not place both swabs into the collection tube or the test will be rejected.

Methodology
PCR

Report Available

TAT 2 - 7 days

Reference Range

Not detected

Performing Laboratory
Test performed at the VA Connecticut Virology Lab
Contact: Dr. David Peaper 203-937-3441

Last Updated: September 3, 2026

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.