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Chlamydia/Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Throat
Test CodeCPT Codes
87491, 87591
Preferred Specimen
Other Acceptable Specimens
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
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Setup Schedule
Reference Range
C. trachomatis TMA, Throat | Not detected |
N. gonorrhoeae TMA, Throat | Not detected |
Clinical Significance
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153