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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
1) URINE: Preferred specimen for MALES and alternate specimen for females.
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 COBAS PCR Media Tube between fill lines.
Keep refrigerated.

2) SWABS: Vaginal swabs are the preferred specimen for FEMALES.
A single patient or provider collected swab should be placed in COBAS PCR Media Tube. Keep refrigerated.

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.




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: November 16, 2023


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.