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Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, THROAT : 70049
Test CodeGCTHR2 or 70049
CPT Codes
87591
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen Requirements
1 Throat swab in APTIMA(R) Multi‐test Transport Tube
Instructions:
Use the APTIMA(R) Multi‐Test 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.
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 Throat swab in APTIMA(R) Multi‐test Transport Tube
Instructions:
Use the APTIMA(R) Multi‐Test 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.
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
N. 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.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
