N. gonorrhoeae by Nucleic Acid Amplification (EC/URE/VAG/Urine)

Test Code

NAT GC

Alias/See Also

Performed at Sonora Quest laboratory, test code 903151

CPT Codes
87591

Instructions

See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.

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

Aptima swabs received with the following sources:

Throat/Oral
Rectal/Anal
Eye/Occular/Conjunctival

Any collection devices other than Aptima collection devices.

Urine submitted in sterile urine cups.

Aptima unisex or multitest devices submitted without collection swabs.

Additional Information
N. gonorrhoeae, Aptima Device
N. gonorrhoeae, Aptima Device
N. gonorrhoeae, Aptima Device
N. gonorrhoeae, Aptima Device
Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Aptima, w/Rflx Conf <14 Yrs

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.