Chlamydia/Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Throat

Test Code

70051

CPT Codes
87491, 87591

Preferred Specimen

1 throat swab submitted in Aptima® Multitest transport tube

Other Acceptable Specimens

Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit (white label)

Instructions

Use the Aptima Multitest transport tube (orange label). Using a tongue depressor, insert the swab and vigorously rub the tonsils and the posterior pharynx. Carefully remove the swab without touching any area of the mouth. Remove the cap from the swab specimen transport tube and immediately place the swab into the transport tube. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line. Re-cap the swab specimen transport tube tightly, label and ship to the lab.

Note:
Results from the Aptima Combo 2 Assay should be interpreted in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical data available to the clinician.

The Aptima Combo 2 Assay is not intended for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other medico-legal indications.

For a complete list of assay limitations, we recommend that you review the manufacturers package insert, https://www.hologic.com/package-inserts/diagnostic-products/aptima-combo-2-assay-ctng

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

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

Transport tubes with 2 swabs • Transport tubes with non-Aptima® swabs • Swab submitted in viral transport media

Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 1-2 days

Reference Range

C. trachomatis TMA, Throat	Not detected
N. gonorrhoeae TMA, Throat	Not detected

Clinical Significance

Both Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae may infect the oral/pharyngeal cavity of sexually active individuals. Detection of this organism may be important for determining the risk for disease progression or transmission.

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.