NEISSERIA GONORRHEA RNA

Test Code

LAB123301

CPT Codes
87591

Includes

Neisseria Gonorrhea

Preferred Specimen

Aptima Unisex Swab: Female endocervical/ Male Urethral
Aptima Multi Test Swab: Vaginal, Throat, and Rectal Collections
Aptima Urine Collection Device: Male and urine

Please see the STI Collection Device Job Aid listed under additional information.

Minimum Volume

Urines; 2mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated or Ambient 2°C - 30°C

Specimen Stability

Swabs: Stable at 2°C to 30°C. Stable for 60 days.
Urine: Urines must be transferred into a urine collection device within 24 hours. Once in Aptima urine collection device, sampple is stable at 2°C - 30°C for up to 30 days.

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

Any swab other than Aptima. no wooden handled swabs or calicum alginate swabs.

Methodology
Transcription- Mediated Amplificaiton (TMA)

Setup Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

Negative

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center

Additional Information
STI Collection Device Job Aid

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.