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Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, RECTAL : 16506
Test CodeGCTRC2 or 16506
CPT Codes
87491, 87591
Includes
Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen Requirements
1 Rectal swab submitted in APTIMA(R) Multi‐test Transport Tube
Instructions:
Use the APTIMA(R) Multi‐Test transport tube (orange label). Insert swab approximately 3‐5 cm
into the rectum. Rotate swab against the rectal wall at least 3 times. Withdraw the swab
carefully. Swabs that are grossly contaminated with feces should be discarded and the collection
repeated. 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.
Other Acceptable
1 APTIMA(R) Unisex Swab Specimen Collection (white label)
Note:
Results from the APTIMA(R) Combo 2 Assay should be interpreted in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical data available to the clinician.
The APTIMA(R) Combo 2 Assay is not intended for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other medico‐legal indications.
1 Rectal swab submitted in APTIMA(R) Multi‐test Transport Tube
Instructions:
Use the APTIMA(R) Multi‐Test transport tube (orange label). Insert swab approximately 3‐5 cm
into the rectum. Rotate swab against the rectal wall at least 3 times. Withdraw the swab
carefully. Swabs that are grossly contaminated with feces should be discarded and the collection
repeated. 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.
Other Acceptable
1 APTIMA(R) Unisex Swab Specimen Collection (white label)
Note:
Results from the APTIMA(R) Combo 2 Assay should be interpreted in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical data available to the clinician.
The APTIMA(R) Combo 2 Assay is not intended for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other medico‐legal indications.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 days; Refrigerated: 30 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
Report Available
1-3 days
Limitations
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.
The APTIMA® Combo 2 Assay is not intended for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other medico-legal indications.
Reference Range
NOT DETECTED
Clinical Significance
C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae may infect the anal/rectal canal of sexually active individuals. Detection of this organism may be important for determining the risk for disease progression or transmission.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
